Venita Gomes
During the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Goa, the Chopdekar Oil & Flour Mill, located in Patto, Panjim, transformed into a vibrant and bustling space.
The mill puts its regular activities on hold, in order to focus on the sale of idols of Lord Ganesha in view of the festive season of Ganesh Chaturthi.
As you browse through the clay idols of Lord Ganesha, beautifully crafted by potters from Kumbarwada in Mayem, Bicholim, you'll also catch hints of coconut oil extraction.
Here, each brother from the Shet family runs his own Ganesh Chitrashala. While some of the idols have been ordered in advance, others are on sale for walk-in customers.
It's interesting to see the mill put its services on hold, and shift to selling Lord Ganesha idols, a tradition that has been followed for several years.
Through this gesture, they express their devotion and love for Lord Ganesha, a favourite god of many of Goa's Hindus.
LOCATION: Chopdekar Oil & Flour Mill, Patto, Panjim
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