Archive · 16 Sep 2026
Gold-Coated 108-Kilogram Ganesh Idol Draws Jalna Crowds
A large Ganesh idol was placed in a festival area in Jalna.
The idol is made mostly of silver and has a coating of gold.
It weighs 108 kilograms and is worth about ₹4 crore.
It was first made in 2023 with 107 kilograms of silver.
Later, the organisers added 50 tolas of gold.
Many people come to see the idol during Ganesh Chaturthi.
The festival also includes food offerings, decorations, music, fireworks and social activities.
A 108-kilogram silver Ganesh idol coated with gold was installed in Jalna for Ganesh Chaturthi.
The idol is valued at approximately ₹4 crore after 50 tolas of gold were added.
It was originally crafted in 2023 using 107 kilograms of pure silver.
Thousands of devotees visit the Shri Anokha Ganesh Mandal during the annual festival.
The celebrations include tableaux, prasad, social programmes, traditional drums and fireworks.
- Who
- The Shri Anokha Ganesh Mandal, its founder Ajay Bhartiya, mandal members and devotees were involved.
- What
- A 108-kilogram gold-coated silver Ganesh idol was installed for the festival.
- When
- The installation took place during Ganesh Chaturthi; the idol was originally crafted in 2023.
- Where
- At the Shri Anokha Ganesh Mandal in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj area of Jalna.
- Why
- It was installed as part of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and to attract devotees.
- Idol weight
- 108 kilograms
- Composition
- Silver idol coated with gold
- Estimated value
- Approximately ₹4 crore
- Original construction
- Crafted in 2023 using 107 kilograms of pure silver
- Gold added
- 50 tolas
- Crafting location
- Vishwakarma in Khamgaon
- Festival activities
- Decorative tableaux, prasad, social programmes, drums and fireworks