From 72-foot giant to a 3.8 lakh-diamond-studded idol, Hyderabad’s Ganeshas are bigger and brighter this year
Hyderabad's Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations featured unusually large and lavish idols this year. The city displayed a 72‑foot Ganesha, the tallest in recent memory, alongside a statue adorned with diamonds worth roughly 3.8 lakh rupees. Organisers highlighted the effort to blend traditional devotion with contemporary grandeur, drawing crowds and media attention across the region. Several neighborhoods commissioned the pieces, turning city streets into a festive tableau.