Tag: Tradition of crafting Ganesh idols

“Pen has undergone a transformation. We have been crafting Ganesh idols for four generations. In the past, these were modest, small clay idols designed for the festival. We typically produced idols ranging from eight-nine inches to two feet in height, mostly depicting Lord Ganesh in a seated padmasana posture. These idols were not heavily adorned or decorated. Pen Ganpati gained popularity primarily due to the artistry in painting the pure and serene eyes,” said Shrikant Deodhar, president of the Pen Murthikar Sanghatana (organisation of idol makers) speaking to businessline....