{
  "id": 4211918,
  "title": "'Bappa Ka Circus Mat Banao': Netizens Divided Over Giant 'Balancing Ganpati' Idols At Mumbai Aagman Procession - VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/bappa-ka-circus-mat-banao-netizens-divided-over-giant-balancing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T14:06:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/bappa-ka-circus-mat-banao-netizens-divided-over-giant-balancing-ganpati-idols-at-mumbai-aagman-procession-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's Ganesh festival celebrations kicked off on August 29 with grand Ganesh Aagman Sohlas across the city. The grandeur of elaborate processions and towering idols has drawn much attention, but a pair of unusual balancing Ganpati murtis have sparked heated debate on social media.\n\nThe Mumbai Cha Peshwa's Ganpati, crafted from paper, is suspended in the air with the idol seemingly supported by a small veena placed underneath. This gravity-defying presentation quickly became a talking point among those witnessing the procession and viewing videos online. Similarly, the Morya Maulana Azad Road Cha's Ramayana-themed idol depicts Lord Ganesha in the form of Shri Ram, holding a bow and arrow. Ganesha is shown standing on the palm of Lord Hanuman at the idol's base.\n\nWhile these artistic executions have garnered appreciation for their creativity, some social media users express concern that the increasing focus on spectacle and competition detracts from the devotion and religious significance of the festival.",
  "summary": "Mumbai has begun its much-awaited Ganesh festival celebrations, with grand Ganesh Aagman Sohlas taking place across the city on August 29. While elaborate processions, towering idols and creative themes have become a major attraction, two unusual balancing Ganpati murtis have triggered a heated discussion online. The idols, showcased by popular Mumbai mandals, have impressed many devotees with…",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}