What coverage agrees on
All available reports agree that the Begum Bazar idol in Hyderabad is plated with 24-karat gold and decorated with 383,800 American diamonds, and that organiser Adhar Agarwal described the work behind it.
Ganesha · Hyderabad
Hyderabad Ganesha idol shines with gold and diamonds
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Hyderabad has a Ganesha idol covered in 24-karat gold plating and 383,800 American diamonds.
The idol is installed at Lichi Pearl Set Jewels in Begum Bazar.
Organiser Adhar Agarwal said the brass idol uses five metals and was made for the establishment's third year of celebrations.
Reports say the structure includes designs inspired by Lalbagh ka Raja, Dasavataram, and deities such as Balaji, Saraswati, and Lakshmi.
Why it mattersThe lavish idol is a festival spectacle that will likely attract visitors and attention.
More context
Agarwal said eight workers spent eight months hand-fitting the stones.
One report notes the Begum Bazar idol as part of a wider set of notable Ganesh Chaturthi displays in Hyderabad.
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Details that could be updated include the exact diamond count wording and any additional design features or event details beyond the shared reports. The coverage also notes broader Hyderabad displays, but only the Begum Bazar idol is consistently described in the supplied analyses.
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The neutral coverage focuses on the idol's materials, scale, and installation in Begum Bazar. It repeats the reported diamond count and gold plating without adding praise or criticism. The reports also attribute construction details to organiser Adhar Agarwal, including the use of five metals and the involvement of eight workers over eight months. One analysis situates it among other distinctive Ganesh Chaturthi idols in Hyderabad.
Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Times of India, The News Mill, Asianet Newsable, ANI News, The Siasat Daily
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Hyderabad: 24-karat gold-plated Ganesha with 3.8 lakh diamonds made
Asianet Newsable
Diamonds, gold and clay! Lord Ganesha’s many avatars in Hyderabad
The Siasat Daily
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This Hyderabad Ganpati arrived covered in 24-karat gold and 3,83,800 American diamonds, now ‘Lee-Chee Ka
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The Times of India reports on the arrival of the Lee-Chee Ka Raja Ganpati idol in Hyderabad’s Begum Bazar. The publication describes the idol as being covered in 24-karat gold plating and adorned with a reported 383800 American diamonds. Furthermore, the article highlights the location as a historic commercial area offering nearby heritage and food attractions for visitors and photographers.
Hyderabad jeweller installs gold-plated Ganesha with 383,800 diamonds
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The News Mill reports that a 24-karat gold-plated Lord Ganesha idol embedded with 383,800 American diamonds has been installed at Lichi Pearl Set Jewels in Begum Bazar, Hyderabad. Organiser Adhar Agarwal explained that the brass and five-metal idol was created for their third year of celebrations, featuring Dasavataram and Hindu deities on the structure. Agarwal stated that eight workers toiled day and night for eight months to hand-fit the fashion jewellery diamonds, drawing inspiration from Lalbagh ka Raja.
Hyderabad: 24-karat gold-plated Ganesha with 3.8 lakh diamonds made
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Asianet Newsable reports that a 24-karat gold-plated Lord Ganesha idol adorned with 383800 American diamonds has been installed at Lichi Pearl Set Jewels in Begum Bazar. Citing organizer Adhar Agarwal in an ANI interview, the report states that the brass idol was crafted using five different metals and incorporated designs inspired by Lalbagh ka Raja, Dasavataram, and deities like Balaji, Saraswati, and Lakshmi. Agarwal explains that eight workers spent eight months hand-fitting the stones for their third year of celebrations.
Hyderabad: Jeweller installs 24-karat gold-plated Ganesha Idol studded with 3.83 lakh American diamonds on…
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ANI reports that a special 24-karat gold-plated Lord Ganesha idol studded with 383,800 American diamonds has been installed at Lichi Pearl Set Jewels in Begum Bazar, Hyderabad, for Ganesh Chaturthi. Organiser Adhar Agarwal stated that the brass-based idol incorporates five metals and depicts Dasavataram, Balaji, Saraswati, and Lakshmi. According to Agarwal, eight workers spent eight months hand-fitting the stones, drawing design inspiration from Lalbagh ka Raja to mark the establishment's third year of celebrations.
Diamonds, gold and clay! Lord Ganesha’s many avatars in Hyderabad
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The Siasat Daily reports on various unique Ganesh Chaturthi idols installed across Hyderabad, highlighting a gold-plated idol with American diamonds at Begum Bazar alongside other creations like a micro-artist's tiny sculpture on a human hair and a Viksit Bharat themed pandal at Uppuguda. Pandal organiser Aadhar Agarwal noted that the Begum Bazar idol features about 3.80 lakh American diamonds over a five-metal brass base. The report also mentions other prominent celebrations in the city, including the major 69-foot idol at Khairatabad visited by dignitaries and devotees.