{
  "id": 8714158,
  "title": "Seawoods Home Turns Into Mini Banaras As Siblings Recreate Iconic Ghats For Ganeshotsav Decoration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/seawoods-home-turns-into-mini-banaras-as-siblings-recreate-iconic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T14:47:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/seawoods-home-turns-into-mini-banaras-as-siblings-recreate-iconic-ghats-for-ganeshotsav-decoration"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A miniature Banaras has materialized in Seawoods for the Ganeshotsav celebration, with a brother and sister recreating the city's famed ghats in extraordinary detail. The tableau, titled 'Banaras Ghat by Deesha & Daksh', is displayed in sector 36 and showcases Manikarnika Ghat, Prayag Ghat, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Chet Singh Ghat and Harishchandra Ghat. Stretching over 5 feet and reaching nearly 8 feet in height, the installation took nearly a month to complete, commencing on August 15. Extensive research was conducted by the siblings using travel vlogs, online sources and reference images before the miniature structures were built. Recycled cartons provided the primary materials, while the inclusion of electricity poles, drying clotheslines, a dhobi ghat and tiny boats added authenticity to the scene. Deepa Dhoot, the mother of the creators, emphasized that the goal was to recreate the Banaras ghat atmosphere while teaching children about the region's culture, traditions and history. The tableau also incorporates the Namami Gange initiative, highlighting river conservation, and features a handmade Ganesh idol crafted from papier-mâché and shadu clay. The installation carries the message: \"Keep the ghats clean, keep the rivers clean,\" underlining the importance of preserving both heritage sites and the rivers that surround them. Through this intricate tableau, the family aims to instill a sense of Indian culture, traditions and heritage in their children, demonstrating that detailed craftsmanship can serve as an educational tool.",
  "summary": "A slice of Banaras has come alive at seawoods in an elaborate home 10 days Ganesh decoration this Ganeshotsav, with miniature replicas of the city’s iconic ghats, boats, electricity poles, clotheslines and even a dhobi ghat recreated in painstaking detail. ‘Banaras Ghat By Deesha & Daksh’ Showcases Heritage Titled ‘Banaras Ghat by Deesha & Daksh’, the tableau in sector 36, recreates Manikarnika…",
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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."
}