Muslim artist paints Ganapati idol for Marathi family in Karachi

Not every viral festival video is about a big celebration. Sometimes, it is one small moment that gets people talking. Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, a video from Karachi has caught attention after showing a Muslim artist working on a Ganapati idol for a Marathi family living in the city.The clip has found a warm response online, with viewers noticing the unusual setting and the way the moment brings together art and a religious festival. What starts as a video of an artist at work soon turns into a conversation in the comments section.

A Ganapati idol gets its colours

The video was shared on Instagram by Amar Parkash, who identifies himself as a Maratha living in Karachi and regularly shares glimpses of his life in Pakistan.Inside Ganesh Math Mandir, the artist can be seen working on a white Ganapati idol. He first uses spray paint to lay down the main colours.Once that is done, he picks up a brush and starts working on the finer details. Gold and silver shades are also used as the painting moves towards completion.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.The temple is run by a Maharashtrian family in Karachi.

“Kaun Hindu, kaun Muslim?”

There is also a clear message running through the video. Its overlay reads, “Kaun Hindu, kaun Muslim? The power of Bappa and beauty of Karachi.”Parkash's caption describes the scene as “A Muslim artist painting Ganpati Bappa inside Ganesh Math Mandir, a temple run by a Maharashtrian family in Karachi.”That detail became an important part of the conversation around the clip.

Internet users have their say

The comments were filled with heart emojis and messages praising what viewers saw in the video.One user wrote, “Humanity is the best religion.”Another commented, “Beautiful idol. Faith and great art are beyond religion.”“This is the art," said another person.“Power of humanity….it’s his work,” an individual commented.Disclaimer: This article is based on the social media video and the information shared with the post. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims or details shown in the video.Thumb image: Instagram