Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: 8 Notable Ganpati Idols That Are A Must-See For Every Devotee

1. Khairatabad Ganesh Idol, Hyderabad

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2. Gajuwaka Ganesh Idol, Vizag

[{"selector":"#anim-c4d25045-3ed7-4d08-b44e-0979e290a950 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This year, it is the tallest Ganesh idol in the country measuring around 112 feet. Credits: Twitter

3. GSB Seva Mandal Ganpati, Mumbai

[{"selector":"#anim-f166badb-0fd0-4e8c-806b-752e789ac4a9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This is the richest Ganpati idol in India which, on top of 69 kg of gold and 336 kg of silver, has an insurance of ₹360.40 crores. Credits: Website

4. Khetwadicha Ganraj, Mumbai

[{"selector":"#anim-b85f25d7-e069-429b-b958-dea42cb39089 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It is the tallest Ganpati idol in Maharashtra! Credits: Twitter

5. Sri Sathya Ganapati Temple, Bengaluru

[{"selector":"#anim-d0fb639f-1616-4f4d-be93-7212046b43c9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This unique Ganpati Pandal in Bengaluru is decked with real rupee notes! Credits: Twitter

6. Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai

[{"selector":"#anim-83aab158-2af1-4e7a-a220-48a540987be6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Ganesh idol at Siddhivinayak is one-of-a-kind because of its unique curve to the right instead of the left. Credits: Website

7. Ganesh International Park Statue, Thailand

[{"selector":"#anim-1f46c064-4585-4de9-9df0-cb288014ec9c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.5678967695451504%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Surprisingly, the tallest Ganesh statue is in Thailand and not in India. It measures 128 feet in height. Credits: Website

8. Aishwarya Ganapathi, Telangana

[{"selector":"#anim-ccc1cf2e-e05b-489c-a06e-56de3543663a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-7.105427357601002e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It is the tallest monolithic Ganpati idol in India. Credits: Twitter

[{"selector":"#anim-75c3727b-7456-4e45-a855-a3211500987a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Which of these statues do you most want to visit? Credits: Unsplash