The Making of Ganesh Idols in Mumbai

This year Ganeshotsav will begin on September 17 and Anant chaturdashi will be celebrated on September 27.

I was surprised to see different types of Ganesha Idols during Ganesh Visarjan in Vashi  last year. It's quite natural to wonder about how they're made . This year I decided to visit some Ganesh Idols workshops and understand the entire process.   

Near Parel, I visited the workshop of Kalasagar Arts.  When I entered the workshop,  I saw scores of idols in various stages of their making. Some are complete and they all kept in rows. 

There was wide variety of idols varying from small to larger sizes, different shapes, vibrant colors and designs. There were unfinished Ganesha Idols and are still being shaped out of plaster .

Artists busy making Ganesh idols at a workshop in Parel, Mumbai

All around the workshop, artisans were busy with the making the statue of the Lord. Some of them were casting  face, hands, feet, stomach and additional accessories while some others assembling these various parts to form a single idol.  



An artisan putting the final touches on an idol of Lord Ganesh at a workshop in Parel, Mumbai

Near to the entrance of the workshop, idols of different sizes and designs kept, row upon row, awaiting order.

It was just mind blowing to see many idols in all shapes, sizes, colors in one place and I loved this workshop walk.

Location: Parel, Central Mumbai.
Nearest Railway Station: Walking distance from Parel station.
Visiting time: It's open around the clock.