For 75 years, the Priolkar family’s Ganesh Chitrashala at Mhalbhat in Margao has been keeping alive the traditional art of handcrafted Ganesh idol-making, serving generations of devotees across Goa.
Ganesh idol maker Suryakant V. Priolkar continues the family’s longstanding tradition, following a craft that began with his father’s workshop three-quarters of a century ago. The Chitrashala is regarded as one of the oldest of its kind in Margao and has become an enduring part of the city’s cultural heritage.
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Over the decades, the Priolkar family has dedicated itself to creating Ganesh idols through traditional craftsmanship, with devotion and attention to detail at the heart of the work. The Chitrashala’s continued existence reflects the importance of preserving skills and artistic practices passed down from one generation to another.
With Ganesh Chaturthi approaching, the workshop has once again come alive with activity as preparations gather pace and devotees visit to choose their idols.
After 75 years, the Priolkar family’s Ganesh Chitrashala stands not merely as a place where idols are made, but as a living symbol of Margao’s faith, craftsmanship and cultural continuity.
