Hyderabad: On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi in Hyderabad, a special idol of Ganpati Bappa remains the center of attraction for the people. Installed in the Feelkhana area of Begum Bazaar, this Ganesh idol is coated with 24 carat gold and decorated with more than 3.8 lakh American diamonds. A large number of devotees are coming to see this statue weighing about 48 kg.
Why is this Ganesh idol so special?
The biggest feature of this statue installed in Feelkhana is its decoration. The statue has been plated with 24 carat gold, studded with a large number of American diamonds. As soon as the light falls, the glow of the statue appears different. This is the reason why during Ganesh Utsav, this statue remains an attraction for the local people as well as the devotees coming from outside.
How much time did the statue take to complete?
According to the organisers, it took about eight months to prepare this statue. The weight of the statue is said to be around 48 kg. While preparing it, special attention was paid to design, gold plating and decoration work so that the idol of Ganapati could be given a grand look.
How many years has the establishment been taking place?
This time also the installation of Ganesh idol in Feelkhana area has been done with a special event. According to organiser Aadhar Aggarwal, the statue of Ganpati Bappa is being installed here for the third consecutive year. Every year, different types of preparations are made for the decoration and organisation of the statue.
How was the enthusiasm among the devotees?
As soon as Ganesh Chaturthi starts, pandals have been decorated in different areas of Hyderabad. Crowds of people are gathering in the evening to see the big and attractive Ganesh pandals. This statue of Feelkhana is also in discussion for the same reason. The shine of gold and the decoration made with not thousands, but millions of diamonds make it different from other statues.
What was the color of Ganesh Utsav in Hyderabad?
There is an old tradition of installing big and grand idols during Ganesh Utsav in Hyderabad. Every year, Ganesh idols of different themes and sizes attract people’s attention in many areas of the city including Khairatabad. This time, the statue with 24 carat gold plated and more than 3.8 lakh American diamonds has also increased the grandeur of the festival.
After how many months was the statue ready?
This Ganesh idol is not only considered a center of worship but also an example of workmanship and decoration. The nearly eight months it took to prepare it indicates that preparations for the statue had started much earlier. Now the devotees who reach here during Ganesh Chaturthi are closely watching the decoration of the idol along with the darshan of it.
