Sculptures
Rachel JonesRachel Jones/Guest Contributor/SHOPPING IN MYSORE/ Updated : Nov 10, 2015, 14:10 IST
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The men in Mysore are famous for their sculptures which are just exquisite. The guys at Mandi Mohalla have ancestors who made these ‘gods’ for the royal families of the land. The tradition has continued over the decades, and you c … Read more
The men in Mysore are famous for their sculptures which are just exquisite. The guys at Mandi Mohalla have ancestors who made these ‘gods’ for the royal families of the land. The tradition has continued over the decades, and you can watch and photograph them at work. They do not mind the curious onlookers admiring their work and will allow you to film them in action if you want. It’s amazing to see them at work, turning a block of stone into a gorgeous Lord Ganesha! If you wish to buy these sculptures, you will have ample choices in terms of designs and sizes. Read less
The men in Mysore are famous for their sculptures which are just exquisite. The guys at Mandi Mohalla have ancestors who made these ‘gods’ for the royal families of the land. The tradition has continued over the decades, and you can watch and photograph them at work. They do not mind the curious onlookers admiring their work and will allow you to film them in action if you want. It’s amazing to see them at work, turning a block of stone into a gorgeous Lord Ganesha! If you wish to buy these sculptures, you will have ample choices in terms of designs and sizes.
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