Hyderabad Unveils Eco-Friendly Rama Setu-Themed Ganesh Idol for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
During Ganesh Chaturthi 2026, Hyderabad installed a 14.5-foot eco-friendly Ganesh idol themed on the Rama Setu, symbolizing Lord Rama's bridge-building to rescue Goddess Sita. Created by 10 Mumbai artists over three months, the idol aims to educate future generations about history. Simultaneously, Pune featured a 13-foot Ganesh idol made from over 21,000 pani puri shells, emphasizing eco-friendly materials. Organizers encourage the use of sustainable idols as part of the festival's celebrations across India.
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 31/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 19 Sept, 04:17 pm. Other outlets followed.
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