GSB Seva Mandal Prepares for 72nd Ganeshotsav with Rs 703 Crore Insurance Cover
Mumbai's GSB Seva Mandal will celebrate its 72nd Ganeshotsav from September 14 to 18, unveiling the MahaGanapati idol on September 12. The idol will be adorned with over 66 kg of gold, 335 kg of silver, and precious gemstones donated by devotees. The festival includes more than 1 lakh poojas and sevas, with an eco-friendly idol and digital receipts to reduce paper use. An Annadan Prasad feast will serve over 40,000 devotees daily, expecting more than two lakh participants over five days. The Mandal has secured a Rs 703.27 crore insurance cover for safety and asset protection during the event.
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freepressjournal broke this story on 2 Sept, 01:21 pm. Other outlets followed.