A life-like farewell: Woman installs statue of late husband in drawing room | Bhubaneswar News
Koraput: In a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Samir Ray, Sagarika Ray of Muniguda in Rayagada district has taken an extraordinary step to keep his memory alive. Samir, a rural medical practitioner, passed away in Oct 2023 at the age of 48 from a head injury sustained in an accidental fall at his home. Struggling to cope with his sudden absence, Sagarika found solace in an unconventional yet deeply personal way — by commissioning a life-like silicone statue of him.
The statue, crafted with meticulous detail, now occupies the drawing room of their home, the very space where Samir spent countless cherished moments with his family. Seated on the family sofa in a relaxed posture, the statue mirrors the way he would unwind daily after his professional commitments. Though artificial, his presence continues to offer comfort to Sagarika and their children.
“His death was untimely and unexpected, and I was unable to accept it. He was the pillar of our home, and I don’t want to feel his absence. So, I decided to have a silicone statue made to fill the void created by his untimely departure,” said Sagarika. She refused to disclose the cost incurred in making the statue.
Originally from West Bengal, Samir had made Muniguda his home for many years. His compassionate service took him across villages, where he treated numerous patients and became a beloved figure in the community. His sudden passing left a deep void, not just in the lives of his family but also in the hearts of those he had helped.
“Though his physical presence is gone, the statue serves as a comforting reminder of his life and love,” said Suraj, Samir’s son. In the wake of this immense loss, Sagarika took on the responsibility of supporting her son and daughter by running a medical store. She is determined to fulfil Samir’s dreams by ensuring their children receive a good education and achieve success in life.
The statue, crafted with meticulous detail, now occupies the drawing room of their home, the very space where Samir spent countless cherished moments with his family. Seated on the family sofa in a relaxed posture, the statue mirrors the way he would unwind daily after his professional commitments. Though artificial, his presence continues to offer comfort to Sagarika and their children.
“His death was untimely and unexpected, and I was unable to accept it. He was the pillar of our home, and I don’t want to feel his absence. So, I decided to have a silicone statue made to fill the void created by his untimely departure,” said Sagarika. She refused to disclose the cost incurred in making the statue.
Originally from West Bengal, Samir had made Muniguda his home for many years. His compassionate service took him across villages, where he treated numerous patients and became a beloved figure in the community. His sudden passing left a deep void, not just in the lives of his family but also in the hearts of those he had helped.
“Though his physical presence is gone, the statue serves as a comforting reminder of his life and love,” said Suraj, Samir’s son. In the wake of this immense loss, Sagarika took on the responsibility of supporting her son and daughter by running a medical store. She is determined to fulfil Samir’s dreams by ensuring their children receive a good education and achieve success in life.
