{
  "id": 7580589,
  "title": "Ganeshotsav 2026: Sakinakyacha Maharaja’s 45-Foot Ganpati Idol Recognised As Mumbai’s Tallest By Winners Book Of World Records",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/ganeshotsav-2026-sakinakyacha-maharajas-45-foot-ganpati-idol",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-15T15:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/ganeshotsav-2026-sakinakyacha-maharajas-45-foot-ganpati-idol-recognised-as-mumbais-tallest-by-winners-book-of-world-records"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 15, 2026, the Sakinakyacha Maharaja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal was honored with a world record by the Winners Book of World Records for installing Mumbai's tallest Ganpati idol. The monumental 45-foot idol, crafted at the Samhita Complex near the Telephone Exchange, was endorsed by Dr. Esha Agarwal, the former Miss India and chairman of the Winners Book of World Records, and Dr. Deepak Harke, the founder-president of the organization. Dr. Agarwal and Dr. Harke presented the record certificate to the mandal's officials with applause from thousands of residents and volunteers present at the Saki Naka pandal site. The 45-foot idol depicts Lord Ganesha in a regal stance, wearing a Peshwai pheta and clutching a sword and trident. Constructed by artisans over the course of 1.5 months, the idol's immense size necessitated on-site assembly due to the impracticality of external transport. Mandal secretary Jack Jikamade stated that the Ganesha idol represents Mumbai's cultural and religious grandeur, symbolizing devotion, artistry, and community unity. The upcoming visarjan ceremony will face logistical challenges due to the idol's size, requiring a massive industrial crane to facilitate its final immersion. Special measures, such as temporarily removing overhead cables and elevating utility lines, will be taken to ensure the safe passage of the idol during the procession.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, September 15, 2026: The Sakinakyacha Maharaja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal was awarded a world record for consecrating Mumbai’s tallest Ganpati idol this year. Standout amongst the city's towering deities, the grand 45-foot idol was recognised by the Winners Book of World Records during a citation ceremony held on Tuesday evening at the pandal site. The world record certificate was…",
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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."
}