Thane, the City of Lakes, with its 30 scenic lakes, is home to several manache Ganpati. From Lokmanya Aali’s 100+ year-old Shree Ganesh Utsav Mandal to Raja Kisan Nagarcha, it is home to several renowned Lord Ganesh mandals. While you have a bunch of Ganpati karkhane (workshops) in Thane like the 84-year-old Bolinjkar Ganpati Karkhana, there’s more to the city for Ganesh Chaturthi. Local Samosa is taking you on a journey in Thane to shop for decor, rangoli and more to welcome Bappa home!
Riddhi Siddhi Dresswala
An original staple from Lalbaug, Riddhi Siddhi Dresswala offers a variety of backdrops in its Thane location. From 4 feet to 12 feet, with options for customisation, you can get your Ganesh Chaturthi backdrop sorted. There’s a huge variety available, in fabrics like velvet, satin, crepe and more. Get backdrops in different types like glitter, floral, traditional, royal, printed embroidered and so on. The floral backdrop has been a bestseller this year. There’s a Masterji on site who does alterations and customisation as per demand. And the best part is the cost, with materials starting at just Rs. 60 per metre.
Where: Shop no.1, Lahoti House, Raghoba Shankar Road, Juhu Chandan Society, Jambli Naka, Thane West, Thane
Contact: 9773274255
Enchanting Studios
An initiative started in 2017 by neighbours-cum-friends, Prajakta Koshe and Ishani Shetty, Enchanting Studios is the place to go for backdrops and makhar shopping. We’ve all seen the typical and traditional makhars and backdrops that are available in the market. But this place offers something different. With themes like Ilkal, Khun, Nath, Hand Painted Floral Art, Jharokha, Forest and more, Enchanting Studios stands out for several reasons. The brand began when the duo started helping friends and family create beautiful Ganpati decor, and their work quickly became in demand. This led them to turn it into a business that now receives many orders. Their USP is that everything is handmade, lightweight, and easy to carry, using local fabrics and highlighting heritage ones like Ilkal and Khun. They even customise pieces according to your preferences. Ishani’s mother, Ashvina Shetty, is the artist who brings the vision to life through her creations. Their products are affordable, with prices starting at Rs. 999.
Where: Rajashree Towers, Govind Bachaji Road, Charai, Thane West, Thane
Contact: 8097240823 / 9920056577
Joshi Creations
An enterprise by graphic designer Purva Khot, Joshi Creations has been curating rangoli stencils, moulds and more since 2015. In 2021, at the insistence of her husband, she stepped into the world of rangoli. What was expected to be in demand for Ganesh Chaturthi only, turned out to be a lucrative business venture that customers shop at all year round. Here, you can get rangoli stencils along with their USP product, readymade rangoli. It is made from polymer plastic that is washable and reusable. These are typical Sanskar Bharati rangolis that are famously done all over Maharashtra and always stand out from the crowd. Joshi Creations has prepared moulds of these rangolis that come in sets of 2, 4, 6 and 12. Each set has different types of moulds which you can pick and choose from with traditional symbols like Swastik, Om, Lotus, Lord Ganesh, Saraswati and more. Everything you get here is offered at affordable prices, starting from Rs. 50. These products are ideal for those who wish to make rangoli but lack the skills or even for gifting to your NRI friends and family to help them celebrate Indian festivals with ease!
Where: B-4, Devendra Building, Next to Sahayog Mandir, Cross Road, Naupada, Thane (West), Thane
Contact: 9820985944 / 9820635943
Sarvangi Arts
Every year, Sarvangi Arts in Thane offers an innovative range of eco-friendly festival decorations made from traditional Indian fabrics. Established by commercial artist Sandesh Gaonkar, the brand began as a personal passion project seven years ago and has since become a sought-after name, with its products consistently selling out each year. The collection includes vibrant Ilkal and Paithani fabrics, featured in items such as the Ilkal Circle Makhar, a folding piece for easy setup, and the Shahi Lakhota, a velvet decoration with golden accents and Ganpati Bappa’s aarti verse. A popular mirror-based backdrop piece, though currently sold out, reflects the tradition of placing mirrors behind Ganpati Bappa.
Designed for convenience and sustainability, Sarvangi Arts’ products come in compact boxes weighing under 5 kg, making them easy to transport and store. Prices range from Rs. 3,200 to Rs. 5,000, ensuring affordability while maintaining high quality. Sarvangi Arts’ fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern convenience has made their eco-friendly decor popular, both locally and globally, often serving as thoughtful gifts for the festive season.
Contact: 9869438118