Navratri and Durga Puja are around the corner and the city is busy with preparations for these huge festive events. mid-day’s photographers bring you the many colourful visuals from the ground
Sculptor Amit Pal from Kolkata at a workshop in Matunga Central. He came to Mumbai three months ago along with 17 artisans and till now, they have created 50 idols. Pal’s family has been sculpting idols since 1978. PIC/RANE ASHISH



A sculptor gives finishing touches to a Durga idol at a Parel workshop. PIC/KIRTI SURVE PARADE

Artist Ayushi Pasi, 24, decorates a Durga idol sculpted by Arun Date. She is seen dressing the goddess in a saree and decorating her with stone ornaments at a Parel workshop. PIC/KIRTI SURVE PARADE


People from the Swayam Dance Academy do a garba dress rehearsal at Madhav Baugh, CP Tank. PIC/SHADAB KHAN
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