IN PHOTOS: Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Indian idolmakers work on unique Ganesha idols

As various parts of India get ready for Ganesh Chaturthi, idolmakers across the country are busy making Ganesha idols. While many make the traditional idols with clay, there are others who innovate to give it their own touch

Updated On: 2024-09-05 02:22 PM IST

Compiled by : Nascimento Pinto

Indian idolmakers use different materials to make it not only wool but also pulses and metal. Photos Courtesy: PTI

An artist makes an idol of Lord Ganesha with cotton balls and threads for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, in Mumbai.

An artist gives the final touch to the idols of Lord Ganesha made up of pulses for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi Festival, in Mumbai.

Artisans give finishing touches to an idol of Lord Ganesha made from colourful stones ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai. 

An artist gives a final touch to the idol of Lord Ganesha as an Indian cricketer ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival, at a workshop, in Nagpur.

Railway employees craft a 12-feet idol of Lord Ganesha entirely from scrap materials for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival at the South East Central Railway Wagon Repair Shop, in Raipur.

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