Festivals of India, Ganesh Utsav with Chef Tushar (ते, मी आणि बाप्पा)
In this short series Chef Tushar will explore and share his experience of the epicentre- the heart & soul of the festival.

This festival Chef Tushar will talk to the creators of the ganesh idols, members of dhol pathaks, devotees, volunteers of ganesh mandals, about their faith, emotions and year long traditions.

In Today's Episode Chef Tushar will converse with sculptors & members of Dhol pathaks and will talk about the history, traditions, faith, they have for their beloved bappa.

Chef Tushar will show gratitude to the makers by cooking for them.

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most celebrated festival in india, and it is incomplete without the installation of Lord Ganesha's idol. Ganpati idol makers plays a crucial role in providing the perfect idol for the occasion. These makers offer a wide range of idols, from eco friendly to traditional, to cater to the diverse needs of the customers. The makers ensure that the idols are made with high quality material and are delivered on time.

The Dhol-Tasha tradition is one of the most beautiful examples of inclusiveness as it allows people from all ages, gender and walks of life to join as participants, creating a Rhythm Ensemble which showcases the diversity of the tradition wonderfully. These participants also give it their heart and soul. Once they join the troupe, they start to learn this instrument from the very basics. Much like any drum, they learn the Bass(thoka) and Tone(thapi) and combinations of these low and high pitch sounds make the final Rhythm(Theka) and even though we at Taal Inc. have the Best Drum Classes in Pune, these participants learning the to play the drums at the pathak can certainly give us a good competition and all this while tying these really heavy dhols around their waist. That’s the magic of music, once the rhythm takes over, your mind, body and soul are all aligned in perfect sync.