Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi, marks the celebration of the birth of Lord Ganesha. Where Ganesha is the God of new beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles. It spans for 10 days and is widely celebrated all around India. The devotees bring idols of Ganpati Bappa home and kickstart the festivities with pomp. A day before Ganesh Chaturthi 2024, in one of the remarkable revelations by the Ganpati Pandals. Let’s look at the top 10 Largest Ganesh Idols in India:
1. Khairatbad Ganesh, Hyderabad:
Khairatbad Ganesh is one of the eco-friendly Ganesh idols placed this year in light of extreme climate change due to global warming. This Ganesh Idol stands tall at 70 feet, one of the tallest Ganaptis this year. Made of clay and towering tall at 70 feet, this incarnation of Ganesh ji features Sri Sapta Mukha Maha Shakti Ganapati which is the seven-faced Ganapati which is related to the seven seas.
2. Visakhapatnam Jaggery Ganesh:
This Ganesh Murthi is a stunning piece that stands 75 feet above the ground and is made of Jaggery. Its unique characteristic makes it stand out among the list of the largest unique Ganapati this year. It is the sweetest Ganesh Idol.
3. LalBaugcha Raja, Mumbai:
This Iconic Ganesh Idol is 20 feet in height and is very well known for its spiritual importance. Despite not being the tallest, it attracts a huge clout every year due to its evergreen presence and popularity among the Indian Hindus.
4. Khetwadi Ganraj, Mumbai:
One of the finely curated artistic Ganesh Idol with an impressive height of 40 feet, the theme of the Khetwadicha Ganraj is Ayodhya Ram Mandir this year. This mandal is one of the oldest pandals in the city and has quite a lot of popularity among the locals.
5. Taller Bappa, Kolhapur:
Ganesh Utsav in Kolhapur is celebrated in a very desi manner with high spirits. The 30-40 feet tall Bappa in Kolhapur is a combination of traditional and contemporary styles.
6. Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani, Mumbai:
Mumbai is very well known for its vibrant Backgrounds and Idols for Ganesh Chaturthi. The Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani is another famous idol in Northern India. It stood at 18 feet in this year’s celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. The processions are pompous and hold a huge spiritual and emotional significance for the celebratory event.
7. Andheri Cha Raja, Mumbai:
You may see a good number of Ganesh idols on our list coming from none other than the heart of India, Mumbai. It is because of the heartfelt and loud celebrations done by Mumbaikars every year going to the extent of competing with each other in terms of grandeur with every idol decorated and celebrated with. The Andheri Cha Raja is no exception to the pompous celebrations. It stood at 12 feet this year and is generally known for the elaborate procession that takes place during Chaturthi. Its stunning craftsmanship sets it apart and is one of the very famous idols in Mumbai.
8. Nagpur Tekdi Ganesh Temple:
The bustling city of Nagpur Celebrated this year’s Chaturthi with the Nagpur Tekdi Ganesh Idol in the temple. it is 30-35 feet tall. Being the largest in the region and due to its popularity, this idol is visited by a huge crowd every year.
9. Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati, Pune:
Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati is one of the most loved deities in Pune. The temple stands tall with pride and brings honor to the city of Pune. The Temple has a lot of visitors from different parts of India every year. The Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Mandir is an institution that is quite known for its engagement in social welfare and cultural development through the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust.
10. Ganesh Galli, Mumbai:
This is located near Lalbaug in Mumbai and provides shelter to one of the famous and biggest Ganesh idols, also known as Mumbaicha Raja. This Idol has a very deep history which makes it special for its historical significance.
India has a rich culture with a staggering total of about 330 million deities who are celebrated and loved among their disciples. This year’s Ganesh Chaturthi was widely anticipated and celebrated in the most exciting and regal fashion. Each year sees vibrant and pompous celebrations from varied sets of religions and races on different occasions. That’s what makes India truly special.
