Bhopal Ke Raja Turns 80 As Ganesh Utsav Begins; Dagdusheth Replica, Simhastha-Themed Pandals Await Devotees
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: In Bhopal, the long‑running Ganesh festival, known locally as “Bhopal Ke Raja,” celebrated its 80th anniversary this year. The Shri Dol Gyaras Samiti has been installing the Ganesha idol at Peepal Chowk in the Old City since 1947. This year’s celebrations feature a replica of Mumbai’s Dagdusheth Ganesh and new pandals themed after the Simhastha fair, drawing devotees from across the region.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Mumbai: Devotees Throng Lalbaugcha Raja on First Day of Ganesh Chaturthi — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Bhopal Ke Raja Turns 80 As Ganesh Utsav Begins; Dagdusheth Replica, Simhastha-Themed Pandals Await Devotees — Free Press Journal (center)
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