The maker of the kavasams for twin Ganesha statues, KaruppaiahAchchariyar with the temple authorities. The kavachams made by the Achchariyar 20 years ago came for repolishing, for use in the 2021 VinayagarChathurthi festival of GnanaVinayagar temple in a police colony in Trichy.
Repolishing of silver kavachams for the twin Vinayagars
The silver kavasam made 20 years ago by Karuppaiah Achchariyar – before polishing
Heating process done by Karuppaiah Achchariyar using gas torch
Twin Vinayagar silver kavachams after heating and dipping in a mixture of water and Sulphur. Pure silver in a milky colour after the process
Polishing given on the silver kavasams using steel tools and with hand
The maker of the kavachams for twin Vinayagar KaruppaiahAchchariyar with the temple authorities
Photos taken in the gallery of Karuppaiah sculptures, while the temple authorities purchased a wooden Vinayagar sculpture. The maker KaruppaiahAchchariyar is in yellow shirt