Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Eco-friendly Lord Ganesha idol made of 1.25 lakh betel nuts stuns internet
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: This year, Chaturthi Titthi was observed on September 6 and September 7, with Ganesh Visarjan set to take place on September 17. Devotees thronged Lalbaug to get a glimpse of our beloved bappa in all his glory. Many others found creative ways to show their love and respect for Lord Ganesha. In a video that went viral recently, a stunning Ganesha idol was covered head-to-toe in 1,25,000 betel nuts making it a creation like no other.?
What does the viral video show?
The betel nut or supari is an important part of Hindu ceremonies and rituals. It is considered to be auspicious and often offered to gods as a show of respect. It is also believed it strengthens the bond between a deity and the person offering them supari.?Ganesh Chaturthi is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesha.
In a video shared on Instagram by a page called?@food.khanaa.ujjain, a large Lord Ganesha idol adorned with 1.25 lakh betel nuts was unveiled at Mahakal Mandir in Ujjain. It was a sight to behold for devotees present there and those online as the idol was unveiled. The stunning idol was also praised for being made out of eco-friendly material.
How did the internet react?
The video was shared on September 7 and has already raked in 18.3 million views, 1.3 million likes and comments to match. Here's how people reacted:
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