JCAryan CultureJournal of Indian History and CultureVol. 18OpenJournal of Indian History and CultureGanesh Idol Crafting in Western India: Culture, Creativity, and CommunityBy Preeta NileshThe Ganesh festival in Western India, a ten-day ritual centered on idol worship, drives a specialized creative industry in idol manufacturing, particularly in Penn, Maharashtra. This study examines…September 2012Vol. 18pp. 248–264Ganesh Festival CelebrationIdol Manufacturing IndustryCultural Industry Analysis+2