Photographer Sanjay Kewlani on the annual Ganesh festival in Mumbai — and the deity debris left behind afterward: “These are idols of a god that was worshiped so fervently just a few hours ago. Beautifully formed with eyes painted to look lifelike, they were lying on the beach with a blank death stare, while urchins picked through the debris. It makes one think about whether treating the city and the gods in this manner is worth the celebrations.” (via “Drowned Gods: A Holy Holiday Leaves A Huge Mess : The Picture Show,” NPR)

Photographer Sanjay Kewlani on the annual Ganesh festival in Mumbai — and the deity debris left behind afterward: “These are idols of a god that was worshiped so fervently just a few hours ago. Beautifully formed with eyes painted to look lifelike, they were lying on the beach with a blank death stare, while urchins picked through the debris. It makes one think about whether treating the city and the gods in this manner is worth the celebrations.” (via “Drowned Gods: A Holy Holiday Leaves A Huge Mess : The Picture Show,” NPR)