Is Hyderabad's Viral Ganesha Idol Coated With 24-Carat Gold? Police Clarify

What initially drew crowds to Begum Bazaar's Feelkhana during Ganesh festivities has now become a controversy, with Hyderabad's Goshamahal police dismissing viral claims about the widely publicised "Lee Chee Ka Raja Ganesh 2026" idol.The idol gained attention after social media posts described it as a 48-kg Panchaloha Ganesha allegedly coated with 24-carat gold and decorated with 3,83,800 American diamonds. Dubbed as "Golden Ganesha", it was said to have been inspired by Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja and Tirupati Balaji, and crafted by skilled artisans as a special offering for devotees.The claims spread rapidly, with photos and videos of the glittering idol circulating across WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and X.However, Goshamahal police have issued a clarification, calling the claims "false and misleading."Goshamahal Inspector B.