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Ganesha idol adorned with ₹2.41 cr worth currency notes in Andhra

short by / on Saturday, 19 September, 2026
A Ganesh idol in Andhra Pradesh's Mangalagiri was adorned with currency notes worth ₹2.41 crore during Vinayaka Chavithi celebrations. The tradition, organised by SBG Youth, began nearly two decades ago with ₹10 lakh. Around 100 local traders and their families collect and exchange old notes for new ones, which are used to decorate the idol.
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