15 photos of Raqesh Bapat with his Ganpati

Prep mode on

Raqesh shared a glimpse of carving the Ganpati this year

Bliss and blessings

The actor gives the final touches to Ganpati

Divine power

Raqesh wrote, ‘With each passing year Bappa blesses me with this divine talent of sculpting him again’

Starting early

Owing to work commitments, Raqesh started making his Ganpati early

In his own space

‘In zen, we don't find the answers. We lose the questions,’ he wrote

DIY kits

Raqesh also introduced DIY kits for people to create their eco-friendly Ganpati idols

A casual look

Raqesh looks all festive in a cotton kurta, jeans, and white Kolhapuri chappals

Festive spirit

The Bigg Boss OTT fame looks all set to bring in the festivities

A divine journey

Raqesh wrote, ‘It's magical how a simple clay transforms into something so divine!’

Ready to celebrate

This picture is from last year’s Ganpati celebration

A work of art

Here’s how Raqesh spray paints to bring the Ganpati idol to life

In his zone

The actor spends a lot of time painting and carving

Workshops

Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, Raqesh shows the technique to create the idol

A festive look

The actor opts for a quintessential festive look in a white kurta-pajama