Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Pune's Dagdusheth Ganpati Replica Inaugurated in Phuket, Thailand
A replica of the famous Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple from Pune, India, has been built in Phuket, Thailand.
This new temple, called Lord Shreemant Ganpati Bappa Temple, is 50 feet tall and cost around 9 crore rupees.
It was built thanks to Thai businesswoman Papa Son Mipa.
The project took 15 months, with the idol arriving in Phuket on October 22.
The temple is located near Rawai Beach and has smaller statues of other deities inside.
It allows devotees in Thailand to experience something similar to the 130-year-old temple in Pune.
A replica of Pune's Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple was inaugurated in Phuket, Thailand.
The temple is named Lord Shreemant Ganpati Bappa Temple.
The project was initiated by Thai businesswoman Papa Son Mipa.
The 50-foot temple structure includes smaller deities and a panchadhatu idol.
The project took 15 months to complete.
- Who
- Thai businesswoman Papa Son Mipa initiated the project.
- What
- A replica of Pune's Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple was built in Phuket, Thailand.
- When
- The replica project took 15 months to complete. The idol was shipped to Phuket on October 22.
- Where
- The temple is located in Phuket, Thailand.
- Why
- To offer a spiritual experience to devotees and give a glimpse of Pune's temple.
- Temple Name
- Lord Shreemant Ganpati Bappa Temple
- Location
- Phuket Island, Thailand
- Temple Height
- 50 feet
- Cost
- Rs 9 crore (estimated)
- Project Completion Time
- 15 months
- Initiator
- Papa Son Mipa