Belagavi
The Kakatives Ganesh Utsav Mandal in Belagavi has started offering Lord Ganesha idols to devotees at no profit, in an initiate ve aimed at making popular festival idols accessible to people at affordable prices.
The initiative has received a positive response from devotees, particularly those seeking replicas of popular Ganesha idols installed by well-known Ganesh Utsav mandals in Mumbai. The availability of these replicas has attracted considerable interest among residents preparing for the upcoming Ganesh festival.
Members of the Kakatives Ganesh Utsav Mandal said the initiative was taken as part of their efforts to support devotees and encourage wider participation in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. By keeping the idols available without a profit margin, the organisers hope to reduce the financial burden on families and local groups planning celebrations.
The replicas of popular Mumbai idols have emerged as a major attraction. Devotees who admire the elaborate and distinctive designs of idols installed in Mumbai can now seek similar models in Belagavi. The response indicates growing demand for traditionally designed and visually appealing Ganesha idols.
The initiative also reflects the community-oriented role played by local Ganesh Utsav mandals during the festival season. Besides organising celebrations, such groups often undertake activities aimed at bringing devotees together and promoting cultural traditions.
With Ganesh Chaturthi preparations gaining momentum, the Kakatives mandal’s no-profit initiative is expected to benefit more devotees in the coming days. Organisers are hopeful that the effort will help families and community groups celebrate the festival while keeping idol costs within their budgets. The initiative has also highlighted the growing popularity of replicas of prominent Mumbai Ganesha idols among devotees in Belagavi.