For many, the idols are a form of income and they don’t treat the festival as an alien event.Īt the end of the festival, the idols are immersed in a large body of water such as a river or a lake. Moses is a Catholic who has been working on Ganesh idols for the past three years. “Nobody has ever had an objection with me painting these Ganesh idols, as work is work”, said Mr Moses simultaneously working on an idol.

Despite the diversity, what one would notice is the enthusiasm displayed by them to make the festival a success and an event of joy. Majority of the people in the areas around this locality comprises Muslims. It’s a multi-cultural area with a church at one end and a temple at the other. Pottery town is a clutter of small huts and the residents here actively participate in the festival. Yes, a festival of one particular religion brings together various other religious communities to celebrate the vibrantly auspicious festival of Ganpati Bappa, with modaks, aartis and the famous Nasik Dhols. However, what’s noteworthy is that this festival is paving a path for spreading the messages of religious unity and tolerance. The plethora of idols and various forms given to them portray the rich culture and mythological tales behind Hinduism.

A walk down the lanes of this area with the approaching festival reflects the artistic and creative skills of the artisans and craftsmen involved in the making of these ‘murtis’. One of the major hubs for the Ganesh Idol production is Pottery Town. The festival is around the corner and Bengaluru artists have hit the ground for the upcoming festival. Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the well-known Hindu festivals, is celebrated in honour of the elephant-headed god, Ganesha, and has been catching up recently in southern India when compared to the western parts of the country where it is celebrated with grandeur. Ganeshas lined up for sale at Pottery Town, the main hub of idol-making in Bangalore

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