{
  "id": 9230490,
  "title": "Parel Cha Raja Celebrates 80th Year With 23-Foot Warkari Ganesh Idol And Pandharpur-Themed Setup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/parel-cha-raja-celebrates-80th-year-with-23-foot-warkari-ganesh-idol",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T23:40:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/parel-cha-raja-celebrates-80th-year-with-23-foot-warkari-ganesh-idol-and-pandharpur-themed-setup"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's Parel Vibhag Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal is marking its 80th anniversary this year with a distinctive Pandharpur theme. The centerpiece of their celebration is a 23-foot-high Warkari Ganesh idol, which has been crafted using water from the sacred Chandrabhaga River in Pandharpur. Mandal treasurer Suresh Arondekar revealed that the idol was also created using river water, adding an authentic touch to their Pandharpur-inspired setup. The mandal's treasurer further explained that the Pandharpur theme aims to recreate the ambiance of the Wari in Parel, bringing an immersive experience for devotees. Every day, thousands of devotees are lining up to pay their respects to this 23-foot-tall Warkari-form of Bappa, who has become the star attraction of the celebration.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Parel Vibhag Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal is celebrating its 80th year this year. Popularly known as Parel Cha Raja, the Ganesh idol at the mandal has been given a unique Pandharpur theme this year. As part of the elaborate decoration depicting Pandharpur, a 23-foot-tall Ganesh idol in the form of a Warkari has been installed. According to mandal treasurer Suresh Arondekar, water…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}