A life‑like chocolate sculpture of President Droupadi Murmu has become a major attraction in Bhubaneswar, drawing crowds and social‑media attention. The 100‑kilogram artwork was created by Club Chocolate, a baking and pastry art institute in the city, and was unveiled as part of events tied to “World Pakhala Day” celebrations. The chocolate figure of President Murmu took about 15 days to complete, with around 15 diploma students working under the guidance of chefs Sangram Raj and Rakesh Kumar Sahu. The team used high‑quality dark and white chocolate, carefully shaping the President’s face, dress and posture into a near‑realistic 3‑dimensional statue that stands as both art and a tribute.
The sculpture is being displayed in a public food or festival space in Bhubaneswar, where visitors are taking photos and sharing clips on social media, making it a trending local story. Organisers say the piece honours President Murmu’s simple lifestyle, tribal roots and public service, while also showcasing Odisha’s skill in creative food art and supporting local culinary tourism.
FAQs [Frequently Asked Questions]
1. How much chocolate was used for the sculpture?
The sculpture of President Murmu weighed about 100 kilograms, made entirely from dark and white chocolate used by a team of 15 students at Club Chocolate in Bhubaneswar.
2. Who made the chocolate sculpture of President Murmu?
The sculpture was crafted by students of Club Chocolate – The School of Baking and Fine Pastry Art, Bhubaneswar, under the guidance of chefs Sangram Raj and Rakesh Kumar Sahu.
3. Why was President Murmu chosen for this artwork?
The institute chose President Murmu to honour her tribal background, simple lifestyle and service to the nation, using the chocolate sculpture as a creative tribute during World Pakhala Day events.
(*Image Source- Odisha TV)