Blend of tradition, tech: Grand Pandals poised to welcome Bappa: A practical reader guide

Blend of tradition, tech: Grand Pandals poised to welcome Bappa: A practical reader guide

The city’s major Ganesh Puja Pandals are ready to welcome devotees with a blend of traditional architecture, artificial intelligence (AI), and traditional themes, this Ganesh Chaturthi, falling on Monday.

“On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi a 6.5-foot-tall idol crafted like Mumbai’s iconic Siddhivinayak Temple will be installed. “Built around the theme of ‘Swarn Kalash’ (golden pot), the 50-foot-tall and 45-foot-wide pandal is adorned with golden fabrics and intricate foil work. One of Lucknow’s oldest and most prominent celebrations, organised jointly by Marathi Samaj Uttar Pradesh and Shri Ganesh Utsav Mandal, at Ram Manohar Lohia Lawn will feature a 10,000-square-foot pandal inspired by the famous Konark Sun Temple.

At Paper Mill Colony in Nishatganj, the ‘Akshay Samiti,’ is bringing a blend of technology and tradition to their celebrations.

The venue will also feature traditional stalls, amusement rides, and daily prasad distribution,” said Gupta. Organiser Prateek Sinha said that for the first time in the capital, the Pandal and the Ganesha idol designs were conceptualised using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology. Under this unique design, Lord Ganesha will give darshan in the form of Goddess Lakshmi,” said Sinha.