About The Event
Behind the Making of Bappa - A Private Girgaon Experience
Ganpati in Mumbai is more than a festival. It is a living tradition that brings together families, artisans, neighbourhoods and generations of stories.
This private experience takes you into the heart of Girgaon to discover what happens before Bappa arrives.
Accompanied by your private curator, walk through the old lanes of Girgaon and step inside 2 to 3 traditional Ganpati workshops. Meet the Murtikars who spend months shaping and sculpting these idols and hear the stories and traditions behind their craft.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
1. A private experience for your group- Explore comfortably with your own private curator, away from large crowds and fixed group dynamics.
2. Meet the people behind Bappa- Interact with the Murtikars, ask questions and learn about the skill, dedication and traditions behind every idol.
3. Discover the art of idol making- See how Shadu Mati is worked, how the idol takes shape and how intricate details are added to bring Bappa to life.
4. Visit traditional Ganpati workshops- Step inside 2 to 3 working workshops, including a historic workshop with a long standing connection to Mumbai`s Ganpati tradition.
5. Explore the old lanes of Girgaon- Experience the neighbourhood as it prepares for Ganpati and discover a side of Mumbai that most visitors rarely see.
6. Photograph with context- Capture the artisans, materials and making process while understanding the stories behind what you see.
Prasad- Conclude the experience with prasad, a simple and meaningful part of the tradition.
A DIFFERENT WAY TO EXPERIENCE MUMBAI
For those looking beyond Mumbai`s usual landmarks, this is an opportunity to experience the city through its people, neighbourhoods and living traditions.
There is no stage, performance or recreated setting. You simply walk into a working neighbourhood, meet the artisans who have kept this craft alive and discover how one of Mumbai`s most loved festivals comes together.
A private, intimate and genuinely local experience for those who want to see Mumbai beyond what meets the eye.
