A woman from the Waddar community preparing a grinding stone for sale by the roadside at Hosur in Hubballi. The space behind her workplace has been the residence of members of the community for decades.
| Photo Credit: Manikanth Gangane
For generations, stone carving has defined the identity and livelihood of the Waddar community living beside the road leading to Hosur Circle. Recently, however, a quiet shift has been in progress.
While some continue to carve stone, others are directly choosing instead to pursue education or other alternative forms of work in the hope of securing a more stable future.
Published – April 12, 2026 06:38 pm IST
