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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai gears up for Navratri as artisans carry forward idol-making legacy

Updated On: 09 October, 2026 01:28 PM IST | Tarun Verma

As Navratri approaches, artisans at Mumbai’s Byculla workshops are busy sculpting, painting and adding finishing touches to Goddess Durga idols. At the Vijay Khatu workshop, Reshma Khatu is carrying forward her family’s legacy, while artists at Icchapurti Shree Ganesh workshop continue preparations for the festival. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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Mumbai prepares for the upcoming Navratri festival, artisans across the city are busy giving the finishing touches to Goddess Durga idols
Mumbai prepares for the upcoming Navratri festival, artisans across the city are busy giving the finishing touches to Goddess Durga idols
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At the Vijay Khatu workshop in Byculla, the work continues under the guidance of his daughter, Reshma Khatu, who is carrying forward the family’s traditional idol-making legacy following the death of the renowned master sculptor
At the Vijay Khatu workshop in Byculla, the work continues under the guidance of his daughter, Reshma Khatu, who is carrying forward the family’s traditional idol-making legacy following the death of the renowned master sculptor
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At the Icchapurti Shree Ganesh workshop in Byculla, artist Devavrat was seen colouring a Goddess Durga idol as preparations gathered pace
At the Icchapurti Shree Ganesh workshop in Byculla, artist Devavrat was seen colouring a Goddess Durga idol as preparations gathered pace
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Artists at the workshop are working on the idols, with painting and colouring forming an important part of the preparations ahead of the festival
Artists at the workshop are working on the idols, with painting and colouring forming an important part of the preparations ahead of the festival
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The activity at these workshops reflects the dedication of Mumbai’s idol-makers, whose work combines traditional skills with detailed artistry
The activity at these workshops reflects the dedication of Mumbai’s idol-makers, whose work combines traditional skills with detailed artistry
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As Navratri approaches, artisans are racing to complete the idols in time for the celebrations, while families and workshops continue to preserve the city’s longstanding traditions of religious sculpture
As Navratri approaches, artisans are racing to complete the idols in time for the celebrations, while families and workshops continue to preserve the city’s longstanding traditions of religious sculpture

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