Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Innovative Ganesh Pandals Feature Cashews, Paddy and Sacred Powders
People in several districts are preparing special celebrations for Vinayaka Chavithi.
They are making Ganesh idols from unusual materials instead of only traditional ones.
One idol will use cashew nuts, while another will use anjeer fruits.
An 18-foot idol in Kakinada will be covered with sacred powders.
Another large idol will be made from paddy.
Some organisers have celebrated the festival for many years.
One group will hold prayers, cultural events and a women’s Kolatam performance for nine days.
Officials are checking temple arrangements so visitors can attend safely and comfortably.
Pandal organisers across several districts are creating distinctive Vinayaka idols for celebrations on September 14.
An 18-foot idol on Temple Street in Kakinada is being made with nearly 200 kilograms of turmeric, vermillion, Vibhuthi and Kubera Kumkum.
Idols made with anjeer fruits, cashew nuts and paddy are being installed at different Kakinada locations.
A Vinayaka festival in Vinukondavari Veedhi will include nine days of devotional, spiritual and cultural programmes.
Officials inspected the Siddhi Vinayaka temple at Ainavilli and directed organisers to prevent inconvenience to devotees.
- Who
- Pandal organisers, devotees, temple officials and festival groups across the districts are preparing the celebrations.
- What
- They are organising Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations featuring innovative Ganesh idols made from cashews, anjeer, paddy and sacred powders.
- When
- The celebrations are scheduled to begin on September 14, with one programme continuing for nine days.
- Where
- The activities are taking place in Kakinada and across villages and towns in Kakinada, Konaseema, Eluru, Polavaram, East Godavari and West Godavari districts.
- Why
- The organisers are celebrating Vinayaka Chavithi and creating distinctive idols and programmes for devotees.
- Festival
- Vinayaka Chavithi
- Celebration date
- September 14
- Largest described idol
- An 18-foot idol on Temple Street in Kakinada
- Sacred materials
- Nearly 200 kilograms of turmeric, vermillion, Vibhuthi and Kubera Kumkum
- Other idol materials
- Anjeer fruits, cashew nuts and paddy
- Long-running celebration
- Sri Sitarama Sametha Sai Ganapathi Bhakta Samajam has celebrated since 1942
- Special programme
- A women’s Kolatam performance during nine days of events