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From earthy to diamond: exploring the glory of unique Ganesh idols in every form

Last updated on - Sep 8, 2024, 13:55 IST
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Ganesh idol crafted with bangles

A 15-foot-tall Ganesh idol in Odisha's Baripada. The idol was crafted using 25,000 glass bangles and the pandal was made out of bamboos.

(ANI)

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Eco-friendly Ganesh idol

This eco-friendly Ganesh idol was made of natural earthy materials including cow dung and mud. Shifting to bio-degradable materials like these is a positive change for the environment.

(ANI)

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Blinging Ganesh idol in brass

This 42 feet idol of Lord Ganesha is made with 6001 Deeparadhana brass plates, 901 Kamakshi brass lamps and 3001 conch shells on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. It is installed, at Kolathur Poombukar Nagar, in Chennai on Saturday.

(ANI)



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Ganesh idol of biscuit packets

This 26-foot idol of Lord Ganesh is made of biscuit packets is set up on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi in Chennai.


(ANI)
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Deity in dazzling diamond

Ganesh idol, crafted from natural transparent diamond showcased by diamond merchants during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Surat.

(PTI)

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Best from waste

The South East Central Railway has created an impressive 12-foot Ganesh idol entirely from scrap materials in Raipur, demonstrating their creativity and sustainable approach.

(ANI)

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Chess made Ganesha

Artists preparing for Ganesh Chaturthi adorning a Ganesh idol with chess pieces to prepare for the festival in Mumbai.

(PTI)

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Ganesh idol of turmeric

A 12-foot tall Lord Ganesha idol, crafted from 500 kg of turmeric, was installed for public viewing in Kolathur, Chennai, on Saturday in celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi.

(ANI)

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