Warangal’s 14.5-Foot Ganesh Idol Made of Foam Flowers Attracts Thousands of Devotees
The Sri Siddhi Vigneshwara Utsav Committee in Warangal, Telangana, has created a stunning 14.5-foot Ganesh idol decorated entirely with foam flowers. This beautiful idol has drawn thousands of devotees each day.
Eco-Friendly Tradition
Since 2012, the committee has been promoting environmentally friendly Ganesh idols. Ramchander, one of the organisers, explained, “We have been installing clay Ganesh idols decorated with various materials such as grass, turmeric, bottle lids, and others. This year, we used foam flowers to spread the message of planting a flowering plant in every household.”
Construction and Cost
The idol took 15 days to construct and four days to decorate, with an estimated cost of around Rs. 80,000. Raja, another organiser, added, “Each day, around 10,000 to 15,000 people visit, and we distribute over 150 kg of Prasad to devotees daily.”
Devotees’ Reactions
Amulya, a devotee, shared her excitement, “I have come here for the darshan of Lord Ganesh. This Ganesh idol is very unique and environmentally friendly. Every year, the organisers do something special.”
Doubts Revealed
Warangal -: Warangal is a city in the Indian state of Telangana. It is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
Ganesh Idol -: A Ganesh idol is a statue of Lord Ganesha, who is a popular Hindu god with an elephant head. People worship him for good luck and wisdom.
Foam Flowers -: Foam flowers are artificial flowers made from foam material. They are used for decoration and are lightweight and durable.
Devotees -: Devotees are people who are very dedicated to their religion or god. In this case, they are people who come to worship Lord Ganesha.
Sri Siddhi Vigneshwara Utsav Committee -: This is a group of people in Warangal who organize the festival and events related to Lord Ganesha.
Eco-friendly -: Eco-friendly means something that is good for the environment and does not cause harm to nature.
Prasad -: Prasad is food that is offered to a god during worship and then distributed to people as a blessing.
Rs. 80,000 -: Rs. 80,000 is the amount of money spent to make and decorate the Ganesh idol. ‘Rs.’ stands for Indian Rupees, which is the currency of India.
