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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Worli artisans craft massive `devil of terrorism` effigy in BDD Chawl

IN PHOTOS: Worli artisans craft massive `devil of terrorism` effigy in BDD Chawl

Updated On: 01 March, 2026 10:42 PM IST | Divya Nair

Worli’s BDD Chawl comes alive ahead of Holi 2026 as local artisans craft a towering 35-ft effigy symbolising terrorism. From bamboo frames to intricate detailing of horns, red eyes, and fangs, artisans from BDD Chawl 101 unite in this creative ritual ahead of the traditional Holi bonfire. Here are some shots captured by mid-day.com lensman ASHISH RAJE

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Worli’s BDD Chawl comes alive ahead of Holi 2026 as local artisans craft a towering 35-ft effigy symbolising terrorism. From bamboo frames to intricate detailing of horns, red eyes, and fangs, artisans from BDD Chawl 101 unite in this creative ritual ahead of the traditional Holi bonfire. Here are some shots captured by mid-day.com lensman ASHISH RAJE

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Worli’s BDD Chawl comes alive ahead of Holi 2026 as local artisans craft a towering 35-ft effigy symbolising terrorism. From bamboo frames to intricate detailing of horns, red eyes, and fangs, artisans from BDD Chawl 101 unite in this creative ritual ahead of the traditional Holi bonfire. Here are some shots captured by mid-day.com lensman ASHISH RAJE
<p>The 35-ft effigy will be set ablaze on Monday evening, with Rang Panchami celebrations following on Tuesday</p>

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The 35-ft effigy will be set ablaze on Monday evening, with Rang Panchami celebrations following on Tuesday

<p>The effigy&rsquo;s burning symbolises the triumph of good over evil</p>

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The effigy’s burning symbolises the triumph of good over evil

<p dir="auto">Youngsters from Shree Vighnaharta Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal in BDD Chawl, Worli 76 and 77, craft a striking devil effigy for the upcoming Holi 2026 festival &ndash; ready to burn evil in the traditional bonfire</p>

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Youngsters from Shree Vighnaharta Sarvajanik Ganesh Utsav Mandal in BDD Chawl, Worli 76 and 77, craft a striking devil effigy for the upcoming Holi 2026 festival – ready to burn evil in the traditional bonfire

<p>The civic body has advised residents to use only dry wood for the traditional bonfire and to avoid burning painted wood, plastic, rubber, tyres or any hazardous materials. It has warned that burning such items releases harmful smoke and causes air pollution, which can affect public health</p>

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The civic body has advised residents to use only dry wood for the traditional bonfire and to avoid burning painted wood, plastic, rubber, tyres or any hazardous materials. It has warned that burning such items releases harmful smoke and causes air pollution, which can affect public health

<p>Housing societies and local communities have been encouraged to organise eco-friendly celebrations, it said.</p>

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Housing societies and local communities have been encouraged to organise eco-friendly celebrations, it said.

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