Crowds, funds and competition: Why Mumbai’s Ganpati idols keep getting taller

In Mumbai, the tradition of Ganeshotsav is witnessing a remarkable rise in the height of idols, fueled by fierce competition among mandals to draw bigger crowds and boost advertising revenue. This escalation pressures sculptors to produce larger creations, leading to heightened costs and safety hazards. The absence of government regulations concerning idol size intensifies these challenges, with r