Bright and beautiful 'makhars' for the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa

With the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi just a few days away, a variety of decorative items are on sale all over Goa. At this store, in Bhatlem, Panjim, Souraksha Patil sells a variety of makhars, which are also a festive essential.

PRETTY DESIGNS

The makhars in the store come in a range of unique designs and attractive colour schemes.

HANDCRAFTED TO PERFECTION

From the carving to the painting, they are entirely handmade, with meticulous attention to detail.

WHAT THEY'RE MADE OF

Thermocol (which can be easily and intricately carved) and plywood (which can handle the weight of the idol) are used to make these makhars.

EYE CATCHING ADD-ONS

Apart from plywood and thermocol, the makhars are also lit up with strip lighting, making them even more attractive.

ARTISTIC FINISHES

In addition to the traditional patterns and bright colours, beads, mirrors, fabric, tassels, floral accents and glitter enhance their visual appeal.

PRICE MATTERS

These makhars are available at prices starting from ₹1,000 and going all the way upto ₹6,000 depending on the design and size.

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