Goa's Shubham Redkar: Setting a trend in decking up Ganesh idols

Franky Gracias

MAN AT WORK

Shubham Redkar from Mapusa has been decking up Ganesh idols with artificial jewellery for around seven years.

Goa |Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 | Ganesh Idol Jewellery | Photo: KD

BUSY SEASON

The festive season is the most busy for Shubham as his phone is flooded with calls asking for time to bring their Ganesh idols for decoration.

Goa |Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 | Ganesh Idol Jewellery | Photo: KD

CREATIVE CARE

People trust their Ganapati idols with Shubham as they are confident about his artistic decorating skill.

Goa |Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 | Ganesh Idol Jewellery | Photo: KD

SHINING BRIGHT

Shubham sources the artificial jewellery to deck up the idols from Mumbai.

Goa |Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 | Ganesh Idol Jewellery | Photo: KD

TIME IS OF ESSENCE

He takes around between two and three hours to bedeck one idol with jewellery and accessories.

Goa |Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 | Ganesh Idol Jewellery | Photo: KD

24 x 7

Shubham says during the Ganapati season it is very difficult for him to get rest.

Goa |Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 | Ganesh Idol Jewellery | Photo: KD

CREATIVE ABODE

Shubham sculpted his first Ganesh idol seven years back. But for past some years, he is in love with dressing up bappa.

Goa |Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 | Ganesh Idol Jewellery | Photo: KD

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