AP photographer captures idol making for Hindu Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, highlighting a significant annual industry.

Rafiq Maqbool, an AP photographer, documented artists creating idols of the Hindu god Ganesha in Mumbai for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This 10-day celebration involves the worship and eventual immersion of Ganesha idols, symbolizing detachment from material beauty. Idol-making is a vital industry in Mumbai, with traditions passed down through generations. Many migrant workers contribute to this labor-intensive process as preparations begin months in advance.

September 22, 2024
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