Vinayak Chavithi in Visakhapatnam: Unique Ganesha idols to see this year

Vinayak Chavithi in Visakhapatnam comes with several interesting formats this year. Along with the customary pandals and Ganesha idols, organisers and artists have found unusual materials and formats to interpret the festival. There are Ganeshas made from dry fruits, seashells and bangles, while a range of workshops invite people to make or paint their own idols. Here is a guide to some of the distinctive Ganeshas and workshops around the city.

A Ganesha made with 100 kilograms of dried dates in Sheela Nagar in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement