thehindu.com · DistrictNews · 2026-09-04
West Bengal idolmakers shape Ganesha idols in Visakhapatnam ahead of Ganesh
West Bengal idolmakers shape Ganesha idols in Visakhapatnam ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. The artisans arrive in the coastal city every May and stay until after Dasami. The smell of frying potatoes and the sound of Bengali conversation mingle with the scrape and slap of hands working clay. For years now, the festive calendar has meant leaving Kolkata behind just when Durga Puja preparations begin. For 26 years, West Bengal idolmakers have travelled to Visakhapatnam to create Ganesha and Durga idols, keeping their traditional craft and Bengali roots alive
Why it matters. Why it matters: West Bengal idolmakers shape Ganesha idols in Visakhapatnam ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.
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