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Ganesh Idol Price Hike: Ganeshotsav is hit by inflation! Prices of Bappa idols skyrocketed, up by as much as 30 percent
Samira Vishwas | August 25, 2026 10:24 AM CST

  • Inflation on Ganeshotsav!
  • The prices of Bappa's idols have gone up
  • A whopping 30 percent increase

Ganesh Idol Price Hike : Ganeshotsav is just a few days away. There is a happy atmosphere everywhere. But this year, even before Bappa's arrival, a situation has arisen that the common man's pocket will be pinched. Inflation has reared its head at the beginning of Shravana. Everything from food and drink at home is getting expensive. So inflation is working to reduce the sweetness of festivals. In all this, not only the household items but also the prices of Bappa idols have gone up, so now common people are wondering how to celebrate the festival. Exactly how much the prices will increase and what will be the effect”text-align: justify;”> Sugar Stocks Price : Sugar ate the price… As soon as the price increases in the market, the stock market is also in a frenzy! Sugar shares surge

Fewer customers

Preparations are underway to bring idols to public Ganesha mandals, while preparations for Ganesha's arrival in homes are in full swing. However, this time due to inflation, the market is not as open as every year as the number of customers come to shop during Ganeshotsav. Similarly, the prices of Ganesha idols have increased by Rs.400 to Rs.500. Due to this, the enthusiasm of Ganeshotsav has decreased to some extent.

The prices of Gameshamurthy will go up

In the background of Ganeshotsav, the prices of Gameshamurthy are going to go up. War-like situation in Gulf countries, rising diesel prices, widespread water scarcity, rising POP prices will affect Bappa's idols. The expenditure incurred for Bappa's idol has increased enormously.

Increased pressure on sculptors

So, while celebrating Ganeshotsav this year, if you want to celebrate only the celebration of your beloved Bappa, the common people will have to spend more. While making Bappa's idol, POP bags, colors, decorative materials as well as transport costs for raw materials are all under stress on the sculptor. So there is no option but to increase the prices of idols.

Common people hit by inflation

Various types of goods are also available in the market since the arrival of Lord Ganesha. Cloth Makhras are available for sale. Different types of aromatic incense sticks are also available in the market. But looking at the prices of all these, the general public will be hit by inflation and there is a question whether the excitement of the festival will decrease rather than increase.

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