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Preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi festival are in top gear here. For Ganesha idol-makers this is the busiest time of the year to meet a heavy demand for Lord Ganesha (Elephant-headed God) idols for the annual festival, which is just a few days away.

Many idol-makers commence their work as early as May-June, and the schedule becomes hectic by the end of August. Ganapati idols, mainly made of mud and plaster, may range anywhere from one to 24 feet in height.

An idol is given basic shape with clay. Then the most difficult part of the whole process is to make a die made of plaster. Coconut oil with a few other ingredients is used to make this die. Once the statue gets a proper shape, a white-wash coat is given. The statue is left for drying. This is when the actual painting of the statue begins.

The most skillful area of work is in the synchronised painting of the eyes and adding a touch of divine expression to the overall face of the Ganapati.

This picture was shot at Lalbaug in Mumbai. (19th Aug. 2007)

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  • garghe // 2007-08-19 18:22:37

    Beautiful "action photo" , i love the colors and the focus on Ganesh!

  • प्रमोद देव // 2007-08-19 18:26:58

    झकास! अगदी जीवंत चित्रण आहे.

  • susan // 2007-08-19 21:22:54

    That painting is fantastic and the photo is beautiful as well. Will you be shooting the festival?

  • Mini // 2007-08-19 21:38:12

    Excellent, Abhi..! you have captured the talent of the artist reflecting in the eyes of ganesha... you are a real master...!

  • Neil // 2007-08-20 05:47:43

    Beautiful colors. The Lord himself looking appreciatively towards the sculptor. Fabulous.

  • Cuckoo // 2007-08-20 07:46:17

    Beautiful lively colours. And so engrossed is the artist in his work. Ganesha truly satisfied giving him blessings.

    More of these types please.

  • Uday // 2007-08-20 10:08:34

    These are the festivals I miss being here in US.the fervour, the festive mood, the passion...all in all a beautiful and most energitic culture...Miss it..
    Great photo..

  • Amit // 2007-08-20 19:36:54

    Agadi Jhakas Murti. And a beautiful shot too!!!
    As always, fantastic Work Abhijit. Keep it up!

  • austriaka // 2007-08-20 23:04:44

    what a wonderful capture, so great colours

  • ankush vimawala // 2007-08-20 23:08:19

    Ganpati bappa morya! excellent capture Abhijit babu.

  • ankush vimawala // 2007-08-20 23:11:57

    Ganpati bappa morya! excellent capture Abhijit babu.

  • Beth Ellen // 2007-08-21 16:46:39

    Wonderful colors and capture of their soft yet vivid light. You frame your subjects well.

  • soulmate // 2007-08-21 17:19:20

    Excellent shot.. I really liked the colors that have come out.. The whole mood is very nice.

  • Rathika // 2007-08-21 20:41:40

    Type your comment here.Beautiful!

  • Suma Das // 2007-08-21 22:17:35

    Great shot. Nice and colourful....

  • jump // 2007-08-21 23:34:55

    Very nice scene and colours :))

  • navin // 2007-08-22 00:14:55

    L:ovely colours Abhijit

  • Will Williams // 2007-08-22 01:06:54

    I really enjoy the Hindu festivals, so much color and the atmosphere is vibrant, the soft focus brings the color alive in this pic.

  • Shazeen Samad // 2007-08-22 02:24:13

    Excellent shot... Love the colors

  • kalyan // 2007-08-22 15:26:03

    WoW...a lovely shot. I like the richness of the colours there...Excellent Composition!

  • Siegfried Becker // 2007-08-24 15:51:28

    Faszinating!

  • Remus // 2007-08-26 17:27:25

    Beautiful colours and shot!

  • 19 Seconds Of Spring // 2007-08-28 01:27:40

    Great capture... Lovely colours!
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  • mia // 2007-08-30 04:50:57

    cool

  • Poonam // 2007-08-31 12:31:05

    Very nice photo.. fresh colors.. the Lord has come alive :) hats off to the 'moortikaar' to.. he is doing those divine eyes with his left hand!!!!!

  • puzzled // 2007-09-01 18:57:35

    This is not only a beautiful photograph, but a very interesting description of the festival preparation!

  • abhya // 2007-09-02 21:54:00

    Apratim..I wish I could take such shots

  • Lakshmi // 2007-09-05 12:27:18

    Lovely ..colours and light! I did some but not as nice! I am sure the festival will have loads of opportunities for you.

  • yogesh // 2007-09-06 20:03:03

    sunder re abhijit. mastach!

  • kheoh yee wei // 2007-09-08 21:05:22

    the sculture is so lively ! so real,great shot.

  • Ranjeet // 2007-09-16 17:19:04

    Chhan Photo aala aahe - Ganapati Bappa Morya!!!

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