Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Exploring The Most Extraordinary Ganesh Idols Around The World

1. Chiang Mai, Thailand:

An extremely unique, 10-headed Lord Ganesh idol is present in Chiang Mai.

2. Kyoto, Japan:

This idol of Lord Ganesh was installed in 1372 CE by Emperor Gokogon in Unryuin Temple, Kyoto.

3. Phrong Akat, Thailand:

This idol being 49 meters tall, is the world's tallest sitting idol of Lord Ganesh.

4. Telangana, India:

This ancient idol of Lord Ganesh is known to be sculpted by a king of Chalukya dynasty in 12th century.

5. Khlong Khuean, Thailand:

This 39 meters tall idol of Lord Ganesh was installed by a Thai princess. It is the world's tallest Ganesh statue.

6. Karnataka, India:

This idol of Lord Ganesh is known as Sasivekalu Ganesha. The idol is 8 feet tall and the stomach of the deity is said to resemble a mustard seed.

7. Gardez, Afghanistan:

This idol of Lord Ganesh is nearly 1,500 years old. Gardez Ganesh is considered as a typical example of Indo-Afghan school of art.

8. Leiden, Netherlands:

This ancient idol of Lord Ganesh, sits on a ring of skulls. The deity's earrings, crown, bracelet and bowl, all are made up of skulls which makes this idol extraordinary.

9. Andhra Pradesh, India:

This 7 feet tall idol of Lord Ganesh is in Vinayaka Temple. According to the devotees, the idol's size gradually increases every year.