Hamrapur's famed idols ready to roll out

Updated On: 11 August, 2013 12:59 AM IST | | Shrikant Khuperkar

Hamrapur village in Pen Taluka of Raigad is known to create some of the most sought-after Ganpati idols. With less than a month to go before the festivities kick off, the craftsmen here are putting finishing touches to the idols

Hamrapur's famed idols ready to roll out

With Ganeshotsav hardly a month away, preparations are in full force in Hamrapur village in Raigad district where the tradition of making Ganpati idols is a century-old one. Nearly 50-60 workshops are buzzing with activity and finishing touches being put on the idols, which would soon be transported to Mumbai and other parts of the state.

One of the completed idols at Hamrapur