{
  "id": 1247421,
  "title": "350+ Small Ganesh Idols Come Together To Create One Massive Lord Ganesha In Ulhasnagar | WATCH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/350-small-ganesh-idols-come-together-to-create-one-massive-lord",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/350-small-ganesh-idols-come-together-to-create-one-massive-lord-ganesha-in-ulhasnagar-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As Mumbai prepares for Ganeshotsav, an impressive Lord Ganesha idol made from hundreds of smaller Ganesha idols is capturing attention and sparking conversations. The video circulating on social media showcases this unique creation, which is associated with the MM Group of Ulhasnagar. It has quickly become a subject of discussion among Ganeshotsav enthusiasts.\n\nThe massive idol is reportedly the brainchild of renowned murtikar Arun Datte, who crafted it at his workshop ahead of this year's celebrations. According to the claims accompanying the viral video, the giant Ganesha is made up of over 350 smaller idols, making it both visually captivating and intricately detailed. Each smaller idol contributes to the larger representation of Bappa, blending craftsmanship, devotion, and creativity into a single structure.\n\nUnlike traditional idols that rely on size or elaborate backdrops to attract attention, this remarkable creation's uniqueness lies in its thought-provoking structure. As Mumbai's Ganeshotsav celebrations kick off in Parel, several pandals welcome Lord Ganesha, with many idols traveling to Gujarat for their part in the festivities.",
  "summary": "As Mumbai gears up for Ganeshotsav, the city is witnessing spectacular Ganesh Aagman ceremonies, with towering idols and elaborate concepts making their way out of idol workshops across Lalbaug, Parel and other parts of the city. Amid the grandeur, a uniquely crafted Bappa from Ulhasnagar has caught the attention of devotees and social media users. A video circulating on social media showcases a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}