In Pictures: The finishing touches on Ganesha idols of all shapes and sizes
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi, the Hindu festival celebrated to honour Lord Ganesha falls on 17 September. Every year, this festival is celebrated with gusto across India.
On this festival, people bring Ganesha idols to their homes or keep them in 'pandals' and worship them. After this, the idols are immersed in a water body after ten days.
Preparation for the festival begins months in advance when artists and sculptures start working on creating colorful idols.
Here are a few pictures:
An Indian artist gives finishing touches to idols of the elephant headed Hindu God Ganesha in a workshop ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Allahabad. Photo: AFP PHOTO/ SANJAY KANOJIA
Artist busy to give finishing touches to idol of lord Ganesha ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Bhopal, India. Photo: Bidesh Manna/Hindustan Times via Getty Images
A man looking at Lord Ganesh idol made of eco friendly material brought from Pen village in Maharashtra in Indore, India. Photo: Arun Mondhe/Hindustan Times via Getty Images
A sculptor gives final touches to a giant statue of Ganesha ahead of the festival season. Photo: getty images
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