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GSB Seva Mandal’s Maha Ganapati To Shine With 66 Kg Gold Ornaments, ₹703 Crore Insurance Cover This Year
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points 27-crore insurance cover, which is nearly 50% higher than last year's. A Ganeshotsav pandal, known as the GSB Seva Mandal's Maha Ganapati, will be unveiled on September 12.
A Ganeshotsav pandal, known as the GSB Seva Mandal's Maha Ganapati, will be unveiled on September 12. The pandal is adorned with over 66 kg of gold ornaments and more than 335 kg of silver and precious gemstones.
This year's festivities have a ₹703.27-crore insurance cover, which is nearly 50% higher than last year's. The insurance will cover various risks, including those to the pandal, devotees, and the deity's jewellery.
Further details about the pandal and its festivities are available, including the significance of this year's celebration and the measures in place to ensure safety and security.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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