Sudarsan Pattnaik Crafts Panchmukhi Ganesha Sand Sculpture in Thane
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: During the 2026 Ganeshotsav, which began on Monday, September 14, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created an intricate sand sculpture of Panchmukhi Lord Ganesha in Thane, a suburb of Mumbai. The artwork, displayed in a public space, attracted visitors and devotees celebrating the festival. The sculpture highlights the blend of artistic skill and religious devotion that characterizes the annual celebration.
Covered by 8 outlets across the spectrum: 12% left, 76% center, 12% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Hyderabad: 24K Gold Plated, 3.83 Lakh American Diamond-studded Ganesh Idol Draws Special Attention — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Ganpati Bappa Special! Ancient Ganesha With Riddhi-Siddhi, Shubh-Labh Draws Devotees In MP’s Manawar — Free Press Journal (center)
- Ganeshotsav 2026: Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates Panchmukhi Ganesha Sand Sculpture In Thane; Draws Visitors' Attention — Free Press Journal (center)
- Lalbaugcha Raja 2026 Look Unveiled: Grand Temple-Themed Pandal, Mahakaal-Inspired Shivling On Ganesh Chaturthi — Free Press Journal (center)
- Nuakhai 2026: Sudarsan Pattnaik Marks The Regional Festival With Stunning Sand Art At Puri Beach — Free Press Journal (center)
- Nalasopara’s Shri Sainath Mitra Mandal Creates 22-Foot Eco-Friendly Paper Ganpati Idol For Ganeshotsav 2026 — Free Press Journal (center)
- Cricket Meets Devotion! Devotee Gifts Bat Inscribed With 'Lalbaugcha Raja' To Mumbai's Beloved Ganpati Bappa | Video — Free Press Journal (center)
- Religious fervour, creativity, colossal offerings mark Vinayaka Chaturthi celebration in Tamil Nadu — The Hindu (left-leaning)