Pen, the place where a large number of Ganesh idols are made, was badly affected by the recent rains.
The Bhogavati River that flows through it was flooded over the last few weeks of July.
Artisans who had manufacturing bases along the river suffered the most.
Rediff.com takes a look at how Pen regrouped to deliver the idols Mumbai loves.
Text: Krishnakumar | Photograph: Jewella C Miranda
Also See: Ganesha in various Avtars