In this episode, I am going to talk about the Ganesha idol made completely out of Gold which fell into the hands of the British when they formally took over the Shaniwar Wada.
The description of this golden idol is found in the footnote of the novel 'Pandurang Hari' by William Hockley. Emeralds were fitted in the eyes of this idol which was made purely of gold and its whole body was decorated with diamonds and rubies.
The above info is mentioned on page 33 of the book titled "Shaniwar Wada - The Official Residence of Peshwa" written by Professor P. K. Ghanekar.
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Coming up in this episode: The missing pure gold Ganesha statue at Shaniwar Wada
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In this episode, I am going to talk about the Ganesha idol made completely out of Gold which fell into the hands of the British which is mentioned on page 33 of the book titled "Shaniwar Wada - The Official Residence of Peshwa" written by Professor P. K. Ghanekar.
Apparently an idol of Lord Ganesha made completely of Gold fell into the hands of the British after they formally tookover the Shaniwar Wada. This idol was perhaps from the Ganesha Diwankhana. The description of this golden idol is found in the footnote of the novel 'Pandurang Hari' by William Hockley. Emeralds were fitted in the eyes of this idol which was made purely of gold and its whole body was decorated with diamonds and rubies. It is said in that novel that the price of this idol in 1819 was 50,000 Sterling Pounds. One can only guess or wonder about where this Ganesha idol might right now and in what condition. What do you think?
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