Manikandan and his mother, Valli, making Ganeshas. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
When clay becomes God. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
Guarding the idols. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
At Mohan's basement workshop, big, pink Ganeshas get spray painted. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
Waiting for Navarathri. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
Colourful Ganeshas in a store-room. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
A Ganesha idol, fresh from the mould. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
Large Ganeshas lining the streets. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
Waiting for buyers. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan
Large Ganeshas have not been made in Kosapet for the last 7 years; they're made in Andhra, and only retailed here. Photo: Aparna Karthikeyan