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Ganesha Idols Adorned with Rs 2.9 Crore in Currency Notes Dazzle Telangana Devotees
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Moneycontrol•20-09-2026, 09:45
Ganesha Idols Adorned with Rs 2.9 Crore in Currency Notes Dazzle Telangana Devotees
- •Two Ganesha idols in Palvancha, Telangana, were decorated with currency notes totaling Rs 2.9 crore, attracting massive crowds during Ganesh Chaturthi.
- •One idol, adorned with Rs 1.40 crore by the Kapu community, and another with Rs 1.50 crore by Team Ekadanta, became major attractions.
- •Images and videos of the lavish displays went viral, drawing devotees from across the region to witness the unique decorations.
- •Organizers stated the decorations were funded by local traders and community contributions, aiming for a grand and memorable celebration.
- •Local banking officials assisted in arranging the fresh currency notes, making these displays the most extravagant in the region this year.
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The lavishly decorated Ganesha idols were set up at two separate pandals in Palvancha, located in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district of Telangana.
The installations were organized by members of the Kapu community, who adorned their idol with about Rs 1.40 crore, and a local youth group named Team Ekadanta, whose idol featured roughly Rs 1.50 crore in currency notes.
The fresh currency notes used in the display were arranged with the assistance of local banking officials, using contributions collected from community members and local traders.
