Surat’s Richest Ganpati: Adorned with 1.5 Lakh Diamonds, 25 Kg Jewelry, and 7 Kg Silver Musak
In Surat, Ganeshji of Dalya Sheri is renowned across Gujarat. This is because they arrive adorned with gold, silver jewelry, and real diamonds worth millions of rupees. They possess 25 kg of gold and silver ornaments. After being adorned with all these jewels, Ganeshji arrives, and for ten days, they are worshipped with deep devotion. This time, this wealthy Ganeshji is adorned with a six-foot garland of gold and silver weighing one kilogram, which was donated.
The value of Ganeshji’s gold, silver jewelry, and diamonds
- Crown made from 2 kg of gold and silver – worth ₹5 lakhs
- 3 kg of gold and silver covers on all four hands – worth ₹7.50 lakhs
- Gold and silver bangles on all four hands weighing 1 kg – worth ₹2.50 lakhs
- Gold and silver anklets weighing 1.5 kg – worth ₹3.25 lakhs
- Waistband of 750 grams
- Garland – worth ₹1.50 lakhs
- 1.5 kg gold and silver lotus – worth ₹2.25 lakhs
- 1.5 kg gold and silver axe – worth ₹2.25 lakhs
- 1.5 lakh American diamonds embedded in the jewelry – worth ₹2 lakhs
- 7 kg silver musak – worth ₹6.50 lakhs
- 1 kg silver and gold garland – worth ₹1.25 lakhs
Ganeshji Adorned with Navlakha Garland
The main attraction is that Ganeshji’s idol is adorned with an estimated 25 kg of gold, silver, and diamond-embedded jewelry, including a crown, bangles, covers for the hands and feet, and the prestigious Navlakha garland. This time, a special garland made of 1 kg of silver and gold, measuring six feet long, has been added to his jewelry collection.
Tight Security Arrangements
A total of 250 volunteers will manage the security and smooth operation of the pandal, with 100 volunteers present round the clock. The real value of the jeweled and diamond-studded silver idols cannot be determined, as most valuable items have been donated. However, the estimated value of the jewelry and precious items exceeds ₹30 lakhs.
1.5 Lakh American Diamonds
Since 1972, the oldest and wealthiest Ganeshji of Mahidharpura Dalya Sheri has mesmerized devotees with his grand procession in Surat. The Ganeshji of Dalya Sheri inspires deep devotion not only among the people of Gujarat but also among devotees from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan who come to Surat for his darshan. The ornaments adorning Shri Ganeshji include 1.5 lakh American diamonds, embellishing his hands, feet, ears, and waistband.
A Statue with 1,50,000 Leaf-Shaped Diamonds
The special attractions include a statue with 1,50,000 leaf-shaped diamonds and a 7 kg silver musak, along with two silver statues measuring 2 feet and 4 feet.
7 kg Silver Musak
Organizer Gaurav Jariwala stated that Ganeshji’s jewelry contains 1.5 lakh American diamonds, and another idol of Ganeshji made from silver leaves is embedded with 1 lakh diamonds. CCTV cameras have been installed for security, and two police vehicles are deployed. Ganeshji’s musak is made of silver and weighs 7 kg. A mobile application has been developed so that devotees can have darshan of Shri Ganeshji 24 hours a day, with the app operational around the clock.
Ganeshji Established in Diamond Trading Hub Mahidharpura
Surat is known as the Diamond City, and Ganeshji is established in the heart of Mahidharpura, a traditional diamond trading hub. Each year, the pandal receives approximately 5 lakh visitors, and this year, over 6 lakh visitors are expected. “Surat’s King,” the public Ganesh festival in Mahidharpura, has been celebrated with grand lighting and palace-like decorations for 52 years. Ganeshji’s installation is performed with full religious rituals, and the festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the local community.
