{
  "id": 8494080,
  "title": "Bhiwandi Ganpati Decoration 2026: Kesari Family Recreates Varanasi Ganga Ghats With Eco-Friendly Spiritual Theme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/bhiwandi-ganpati-decoration-2026-kesari-family-recreates-varanasi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T15:56:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bhiwandi-ganpati-decoration-2026-kesari-family-recreates-varanasi-ganga-ghats-with-eco-friendly-spiritual-theme"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Bhiwandi, the Kesari family has recreated the spiritual ambiance of Varanasi's Ganga ghats for their 2026 Ganpati festival. They have meticulously crafted replicas of the ghats, along with several renowned temples, over a span of nearly one-and-a-half months. This eco-friendly installation aims to give devotees a taste of Kashi's spiritual heritage, especially for those unable to visit the city in person. The creations include representations of Manikarnikeswar Mahadev, Tarkeshwar Mahadev, Siddhivinayak, Manikarn Vinayak, Manikarnika Devi, Maheshwar Mahadev, Amethi Shiv, and Rani Bhawani Temple. Jatin Raviprakash Kesari, along with his family members Sneha, Pratik, and Krushika, contributed to both the design and execution of the concept. This theme, part of the Kesari family's annual tradition for the past five years, follows the Sheshnag theme from 2025 and Kedarnath theme from 2024. The 2026 theme not only offers an aesthetically pleasing experience but also carries a strong environmental message. The family urges devotees to maintain the cleanliness of Ganga and other water bodies, discouraging the disposal of plastic, waste, and puja materials in rivers. The eco-friendly Ganpati idol installed complements the environmental theme. The installation, located at Om Sai Homes in Temghar, will be open to devotees for five days during the Ganpati festival. The Kesari family hopes that visitors will not only seek blessings from Bappa but also carry the message of environmental conservation back to their lives.",
  "summary": "Bhiwandi: Bringing the spiritual ambience of Varanasi to Bhiwandi the Kesari family from Temghar has recreated the iconic Ganga ghats of Kashi as the central theme of its Ganpati festival this year. The elaborate installation, prepared over nearly one-and-a-half months, features replicas of the ghats of Varanasi along with several prominent temples. The family said the concept was designed to…",
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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."
}