Magnificent Ganesh Murtis From Mandals Across India

By Umesh M

| Published: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 11:11 [IST]

Ganesha Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion in India. During this festival, people create and display magnificent Ganesha murtis (idols) in mandals (temporary shrines) across the country. These murtis vary in size and design, and they are crafted with incredible artistry and attention to detail. Here are magnificent Ganesha murtis from different mandals across India:

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Magnificent Ganesh Murtis From Mandals Across India

Devotees carry a 23-feet Lord Ganesha idol (Hubballi Ka Raja) for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, in Hubballi, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.

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Magnificent Ganesh Murtis From Mandals Across India

Chandrayaan-3 themed idol of Lord Ganesha at a 'pandal' for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Bhopal, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

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Magnificent Ganesh Murtis From Mandals Across India

A 'pandal' themed on 'Chandrayaan-3' is made for the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival, in Kolkata, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023.

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Magnificent Ganesh Murtis From Mandals Across India

An eco-friendly Ganesha idol is made by using at least 5,000 biscuit pockets for Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Chennai, Monday, Sept. 18, 2023.

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Magnificent Ganesh Murtis From Mandals Across India

Lord Ganesha idol made from different vegetable seeds at a 'pandal' during Ganesha Chaturthi festival, in Bhubaneswar, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.

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Magnificent Ganesh Murtis From Mandals Across India

An idol of Lord Ganesh being loaded in a truck for transportation to a place of worship on the first day of the ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Ahmedabad, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023.