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Mumbai ganesh mahotsav 2021: Artist Parag Sawant recreates Girgaon and Mumbai mills

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: September 11, 2021 4:40 PM

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Parag Sawant, who lives in Parel, Mumbai, has created a unique scene for Ganpati this year. In Mumbai, once upon a time, you could hear the sound of loud sparrows and the rumble of mills. Attempts have been made to recreate these memories through the scene.
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From the picture, old Lalbagh-Paral i.e. Girangaon can be seen. Every year, Parag Sawant presents the new subjects on Ganesh Chaturthi. Last year, he had recreated BDD chali in Mumbai. (Photo courtesy: Parag Sawant)
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This year, old memories have been revived by making Girangaon. United Mill, known as Paral-Lalbaug, can be seen in Bharatmata Talkies. (Photo courtesy: Parag Sawant)
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Memories of the unity of the mill workers and Shahiri Jagat are also presented in the scene. (Photo courtesy: Parag Sawant)
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Textile mills were started in Mumbai and people from all corners of the state came to live in Mumbai for work. From this, Girangaon got a different form of Ganeshotsav. Therefore, Ganeshotsav in Lalbagh-Paral is celebrated with the same enthusiasm even today. (Photo courtesy: Parag Sawant)
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The scene is a perfect replica of United Mill, Bharat Mata Talkies. (Photo courtesy: Parag Sawant)
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Along with the scene, Bappa's charming face also attracts everyone's attention. (Photo courtesy: Parag Sawant)
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Last year, Parag Sawant had created a unique and equally attractive scene of Chawl culture in Mumbai.
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The eye-catching decoration was done by looking at the details of Chawl culture in Mumbai. The scene was also hotly debated on social media.
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The playful atmosphere of the chawls, the festivals in the chawls, the decoration of the flags and many other details were very creatively presented.
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