A foreigner discovered this diamond in one of
Orra's factories,
Orra is a world known diamond company and it recently showcased this idol of Lord Ganesha. It is the biggest idol of
Ganesh made of diamond. The stone was left in its raw form unpolished. It has created a main attraction in
Pune where it is displayed,
Supreya Sule a member of the parliament in
Pune has also visited the showroom to see the interesting Deity, which is one of the most worshiped deities in the Hindu pantheon. Devotion to Ganesha goes beyond India to Buddhists, and
Jains.
Ganesha, Lord of beginnings, Lord of obstacles, deva of intellect and wisdom, is honored before rituals and ceremonies. Identified by its elephant head, it is widely revered as the remover of obstacles.
This Ganesha made of diamond weighs 514 carat - no less!