Ganesha idol prices may rise up to 30% in Karnataka

Ganesha idol prices in Karnataka are expected to rise by 15 to 25 per cent this Ganesh Chaturthi, with Bengaluru potentially seeing an increase of up to 30 per cent. Idol makers cite rising costs of clay, paint, bamboo, labour and transportation. The price hike is expected to affect major cities, including Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Mysuru, Kalaburagi and Bengaluru.