There are about 20 families of artisans left in Kumbarageri who are still continuing their tradition with confidence and reverence. They even prepare hundreds of idols and Dasara dolls in their tiny dwellings (see pictures). They live in tiny houses, at the most one or two rooms making the whole house in which they have to eat, sleep, live and make pottery. The artisans of Kumbarageri start the long and tedious process of making Ganesha and Gowri from clay six months before the festival in their houses. In the lanes of Kumbarageri, off Irwin Road in city, first starts the festive season of Gowri-Ganesha festival every year. Similarly, it has its own tradition of making Gowri-Ganesha idols. Mysore is a city of cultures and traditions and has its own significance in every field of art. Artist and sculptor Shivalingappa, famous for his rare creation - sand idols - has also spoken to us about the significance of his artifacts. Some of the traditional artistes of Mysore city have shared their toils and joys in this Weekend Star Supplement. Even now his family makes only clay Ganesha idols without adding any chemical colours. Clay Ganesha idol was first introduced in Mysore during 1936 by sculptor late D. But we seldom think about the hands behind the creation of such artistic, intricate idols. Every year we expect to see new designs in the idols. Thus Ganesha Chaturthi became the most widely celebrated festival where people of all castes participated without cultural and traditional restrictions.Įvery year we see Gowri and Ganesha idols of various hues, sizes and themes. Then freedom fighter and social reformer Bal Gangadhar Tilak gave the festival a patriotic and mass flavour by giving a call to celebrate it in public. The mandal has recovered the cost that has mostly gone into strengthening of the ornaments.Once upon a time, Ganesha Chaturthi was just a festival like any other in Indian households celebrated with enthusiasm and reverence. “Since we use only 22karat gold, there was a provision for them to send money,” added Pai, holding a Rs2-lakh cheque.
While some offered gold and silver, others preferred money, indicating on what it should be spent. We will come to know only next year, after accounting What people will give over and above this, “The addition is from the special invite.
The mandal had made a special appeal this year to devotees, as it was sprucing up the ornaments. The gold and silver, in the form of ornaments, was 50kg gold and 250kg silver last year,” said Dinesh Pai, public relations officer of the GSB Seva Mandal which organises the five-day Ganpati at King’s Circle. “This year, we have 11kg gold and 50kg silver more, compared to last year. Two prominent Ganesh mandals belonging to the Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community, which is known to be rich due to gold and silver offerings they receive, have seen a jump of over 20%.ĭevotees have given offerings that range from a gold hand with a modak in it, ear ornaments and lions besides a seated Ganesha. If donation figures are any indication, the price rise of precious commodities may thin out when it comes to the comparative figure of donations last year. Gold and silver prices may be soaring, but so is devotion.
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