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Khandwa's Unique Ganesh Utsav: From Neem Karoli Baba to Pashupatinath Temple, 8 Pandals Showcase Diverse Idols.
- •Khandwa's Ganesh Utsav features 8 prominent pandals displaying unique and diverse forms of Lord Ganesha.
- •Mahadev Sena created a replica of Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple with an 18-foot clay Ganesh idol, costing 7-8 lakh rupees.
- •Sindhi Colony's pandal, spanning 8,000 sq ft, recreates Ayodhya Dham, featuring Ram Mandir, Ram Darbar, Hanuman Garhi, and a depiction of Neem Karoli Baba.
- •Rameshwar Ka Maharaja Mitra Mandal offers a cave-themed darshan, where a 3-3.5 foot Ganesh idol is enshrined on a swing.
- •Jawaharganj Badabam Chowk features a 24-foot high fiber Ganesh idol, 'Khandwa Ke Raja,' promoting an environmental message.
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Mahadev Sena in NVDA Colony prepared a replica of Nepal's famous Pashupatinath Temple. The installation features an 18-foot tall clay Ganesha idol brought from Bengal, allowing devotees who cannot travel to Nepal to experience the dham.
The Ayodhya Dham theme pandal in Sindhi Colony was built over roughly 8,000 square feet at an estimated cost of 23 to 24 lakh rupees. Inside this grand setup, visitors can view a massive Ganesha idol alongside representations of Ram Mandir, Ram Darbar, and Hanuman Garhi.
The Ganesh Utsav Committee at Jawaharganj Badabam Chowk installed a 24-foot tall fiber Ganesha idol known as 'Khandwa Ke Raja' for the first time. By utilizing fiber instead of POP, the mandal aimed to convey an environmentally conscious message while celebrating their 39th year.
