A third-generation potter, Muslim potter Yusuf Zakaria Galwani said he saw no conflict in practising his faith while catering to the needs of Hindu worshippers.
Potter Yusuf Zakaria Galwani works with his two brothers in the Mumbai shanty town of Dharavi to create 13-inch-tall statues out of terracotta clay, counting on the god -- who is revered as the remover of obstacles -- to give his business a much-needed boost ahead of the celebrations.The Hindu festival traditionally ends with devotees leading massive processions to the Arabian Sea to immerse elaborately decorated figurines of the much-loved elephant god into the water.
Activists have long criticised the practice of immersing the idols in the sea, arguing it contributes to water pollution, and Galwani agrees. Sold for 1,500 rupees each, Galwani has received orders for 800 statues so far and hopes to see his neighbourhood bounce back economically after tackling the virus.
A third-generation potter, he said he saw no conflict in practising his faith while catering to the needs of Hindu worshippers.
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