Big hike in insurance covers for Ganpati mandals

During all the Ganesh Utsav celebrations, the increasing prices of raw materials have increased the cost of idols by thirty per cent this year and hence the insurance cover too has shot up.

The ‘Ganpati Seva mandal’ at King's Circle is the richest in city and according to sources, has insured its festivities for fifteen for a stupendous amount of Rs. 150 crore. At the pandal, the Ganpati is decorated with gold and silver ornaments and various types of precious stones. At the Lal Bag Pandal, the insurance cover is worth Rs. 14 crore.

Although Ganesh Utsav festivities are celebrated all over the country, the celebrations are most elaborate in Maharashtra. Lord Ganesh idols were established in homes and various public places, after performing traditional pooja. 

As per the Mumbai civic body, a total of 191000 idols are installed across the city; of which 180650 are in local households and 10350 are at Ganesh Mandals.