Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Telangana’s Palvancha took an unusually lavish turn this year, with two Lord Ganesha idols drawing attention after being decorated with currency notes worth a combined Rs 2.90 crore.
The elaborate displays attracted scores of devotees, turning the installations into major attractions for people visiting the area during the festival.
₹1.40 crore used to decorate one idol
One of the installations was organised by members of the Kapu community, who adorned their Ganesh idol with currency notes valued at Rs 1.40 crore.
The idol, covered with freshly issued notes, became a talking point among devotees. Large numbers of people reportedly gathered at the venue to witness the unusual decoration and offer prayers.
Team Ekadanta decorates idol with ₹1.50 crore
At another location in Palvancha, youth organisation Team Ekadanta went even bigger. Its members decorated a Lord Ganesha idol with currency notes worth Rs 1.50 crore.
According to the organisers, the grand decoration was planned as part of their effort to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on a large scale. Contributions were collected from local traders to fund the elaborate setup.
The organisers also said bankers helped them arrange fresh currency notes for the decoration.
Currency-covered idols draw crowds
The two installations soon became prominent attractions in Palvancha, with devotees arriving in large numbers to see the idols and their striking currency-note arrangements.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated across India with public pandals, cultural programmes and elaborate decorations. In Telangana, the festival is particularly prominent, with large Ganesha idols and community celebrations forming an important part of the festivities.
