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Ganeshotsav 2023: How Mumbai's women murtikars defy the odds in a male-dominated industry

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Updated on: 07 September,2023 12:10 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Ronak Mastakar | ronak.mastakar@mid-day.com

Two female Ganpati idol makers, who come from renowned sculptor families in Mumbai, share their inspiring journeys of overcoming adversity and confronting unwelcoming attitudes. Despite making significant contributions to society's well-being, women continue to grapple with the challenges of working in male-dominated professions

Ganeshotsav 2023: How Mumbai's women murtikars defy the odds in a male-dominated industry

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