How commercialized can religion be
Ganesh idol in Mumbai insured for Rs. 26.5 million ($600,000). (With malice towards one & all)
The festival, marking the birth of elephant-headed Hindu God Ganesh, started Wednesday, 3/9/08.
Ganesh idols are worshipped for 10 days and on the 11th, the statues are taken through the streets in processions accompanied with dancing, singing and fanfare to be immersed in sea, symbolizing a ritual see-off of the God.