As Ganeshotsav appraches, artisans in Mumbai and other places get busy with their various versions of Lord Ganesha.

We present a few of them here.

Seen here is an artist giving the final touches for a Ganesh idol made from thousands of tulsi mani (beads) at Mumbai's Byculla.

Photograph: Arun Patil

Also read: The rediff special: Ganeshotsav 2006

Next