Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Ganpati temple in Bengaluru decorated with ₹2 cr in currency notes and coins

In preparation for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival, the Sri Sathya Ganapathy Temple in Bengaluru's JP Nagar has taken up a unique decoration theme this year. The temple, known for its innovative decor during Ganesh Puja festivities, has decorated its premises with currency notes and coins worth an astounding ₹2 crore.

This display features a blend of currency notes ranging from ₹10 to ₹500 denominations. Additionally, the temple utilized coins amounting to ₹70 lakh, making the entire decoration worth ₹2.18 crore in total.

According to Temple Trustee Mohan Raju, this form of decoration was not a spur-of-the-moment decision. "It took three months to prepare it," he told NDTV. Furthermore, he also said that all the currency notes and coins used in the decoration would be returned to the generous donors after the festival concludes.

In previous years, the Sri Sathya Ganapathy Temple has been lauded for its eco-friendly initiatives during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. These efforts included using environmentally conscious materials like flowers, corn, and raw bananas to adorn the idol of Lord Ganesha.