{
  "id": 4176951,
  "title": "Massive Balancing Ganpati Idols Made Of Paper Steal Show In Mumbai Ganesh Aagman | WATCH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/massive-balancing-ganpati-idols-made-of-paper-steal-show-in-mumbai",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T10:42:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/massive-balancing-ganpati-idols-made-of-paper-steal-show-in-mumbai-ganesh-aagman-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a spectacular display of creativity and craftsmanship, two balancing Ganesh idols made entirely of paper have taken social media by storm in Mumbai. As the city kicks off the Ganesh Aagman Sohla celebrations on August 29, popular Ganesh mandals across Mumbai are going all out to create memorable Bappa experiences for devotees. Among the myriad of idols, two have particularly caught the attention of devotees for their unique and impressive construction.\n\nThe first awe-inspiring idol is that of Mumbai Cha Peshwa, which has been crafted entirely from paper. What makes this murti truly remarkable is its size and the way it has been designed to seem like Lord Ganesha is suspended in mid-air. The massive idol appears to be balanced on a tiny support in the form of a veena, an instrument associated with Goddess Saraswati. The illusion of Bappa floating in the air has left devotees amazed by the creativity and engineering involved in bringing this paper murti to life.\n\nThe second notable idol originates from Morya Maulana Azad Road Cha, and it takes on a striking Ramayana-inspired theme for the current year. This Ganesh idol portrays Lord Ganesha in the avatar of Shri Ram, adding a unique twist to the traditional celebration. As devotees gather across the city to catch a glimpse of these balancing murtis, the paper-crafted idols continue to win hearts and showcase the incredible talent and dedication of the mandal artisans.",
  "summary": "Mumbai has officially entered the festive spirit as the city witnesses a spectacular wave of Ganesh Aagman Sohlas on August 29. From towering idols and elaborate processions to innovative concepts, popular Ganesh mandals across the city are leaving no stone unturned to make their Bappa celebrations memorable. Amid the sea of devotees gathering across Mumbai to catch a glimpse of their favourite…",
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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."
}