24-Carat Gold-Plated Ganesha Idol with 383,800 Diamonds Installed in Hyderabad
A 24-carat gold-plated Lord Ganesha idol adorned with 383,800 American diamonds has been installed at Lichi Pearl Set Jewels in Hyderabad's Begum Bazar for Ganesh Chaturthi. Crafted from brass and five metals, the idol features religious motifs including Dasavataram, Balaji, Saraswati, and Lakshmi. Created over eight months by a dedicated team, the design draws inspiration from Lalbagh ka Raja. The idol combines traditional religious symbolism with a jewellery-inspired aesthetic, attracting significant public attention.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 30/100.
Outlets measured: news18, ndtv. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
ndtv broke this story on 15 Sept, 02:50 am. Other outlets followed.