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Mumbai’s Smallest Ganesha Idol Is 1 Inch Tall And Hidden Inside A Shivling At This Ganpati Pandal

Digital creator Farah (@crazy_indian_nomad) shared a video showcasing Mumbai’s smallest Ganpati Bappa in Malad. Here’s why this unique Bappa is worth visiting this Ganeshotsav.

by Priyanshi Shah
Mumbai’s Smallest Ganesha Idol Is 1 Inch Tall And Hidden Inside A Shivling At This Ganpati Pandal
Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ @crazy_indian_nomad

As always, Mumbai is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi like no other city does. On social media, we often see videos of how people are getting creative with Ganesh idols, imagining Bappa in various forms. Now, one video has caught our attention, showing what is being called Mumbai’s smallest Ganesh idol, one that you can see through a hole. Read to know more! 

Mumbai’s Tiny Ganesh Idol Catches Attention 

Digital creator Farah (@crazy_indian_nomad) took to social media to share a glimpse of Mumbai’s smallest Ganesh idol. This Bappa, known as Dhanjiwadi Cha Dhanraj, can be found in Malad, Mumbai, and the idol measures just 1 inch.

At the pandal, you’ll first see a beautiful Ganesh idol that looks dreamy, decorated with silver accessories. Beside it is a Shivling with a small hole. When you look through the hole, you’ll spot the tiny idol of Lord Ganesha, standing on Nandi. The smallest Ganesh idol is dressed as Lord Shiva, while the backdrop features Kailash Parvat. The cotton decoration around it beautifully represents the sky.

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Why Dhanjiwadi Cha Dhanraj Is A Must-Visit This Ganeshotsav?

Dhanjiwadi Cha Dhanraj in Malad has been a popular place for devotees during Ganesh Chaturthi for years. While other pandals have large idols, this place leaves devotees awestruck with its miniature idol. The tiny Bappa is so small that devotees often use their phones’ 3x digital zoom to get a closer look. 

How to visit? 

To visit Dhanjiwadi Cha Dhanraj, get down at Malad Railway Station on the Western Line and take the East-side exit. From there, you can take an auto-rickshaw or cab to Dhanjiwadi, Rani Sati Road, Kasam Baug. 

How excited are you to see Mumbai’s smallest Ganesh idol? Tell us in the comments below!

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Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/ @crazy_indian_nomad

FAQs

Where to find Mumbai's smallest ganesh idol?

The smallest Ganesh idol in Mumbai is Dhanjiwadi Cha Dhanraj in Malad.

What is the size of Mumbai's smallest Ganesh idol?

The size of Mumbai's smallest Ganesh idol is 1 inch.

How to visit Dhanjiwadi Cha Dhanraj in Mumbai?

To visit, Dhanjiwadi Cha Dhanraj in Malad you can take an auto or cab from Malad Railway Station’s East-side exit to Dhanjiwadi, Rani Sati Road, Kasam Baug.

How Mumbai's smallest Ganesh idol looks like?

Mumbai’s smallest Ganesh idol is just 1 inch tall, with Bappa dressed as Lord Shiva and standing on Nandi.

Priyanshi Shah | Content Writer

Priyanshi Shah is a Content Writer at Curly Tales with 4 years of experience in writing. She loves writing about fashion, food, travel and entertainment. She has completed her graduation with a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) from Gujarat University in Ahmedabad. What keeps Priyanshi going is hot chocolate, books and rom-com movies.

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First Published: September 21, 2026 3:17 PM