Warangal’s ‘Nyayamurti Ganapathi’: A Supreme Court‑themed Eco‑Friendly Ganesh Idol Steals the Show

At a modest corner of Ramannapet, Warangal district, something rather unusual caught the eye of passers‑by this Ganesh Chaturthi – a Ganesh idol dressed up like the Supreme Court of India. The creation, christened “Nyayamurti Ganapathi,” is the brain‑child of the Veda Ganapathi Youth Association, a group that has been setting up Ganesh pandals in the town for the past four years.

Lingam Hemanth, a local youth and a spokesperson for the association, explained the journey. “We started with a regular idol, then tried a ‘Veda Ganapathi’ focused on studies, followed by an ‘Ayurveda Ganapathi’ that highlighted traditional medicine. This year we wanted something that spoke to everyone’s yearning for justice, so we went with ‘Nyayamurti’ – the embodiment of law and fairness.”

The whole set‑up resembles the high‑court’s iconic columns and marble finish, albeit crafted from simple plywood, paint and a lot of imagination. Hemanth said the concept was sketched three months earlier; a month later the clay idol was molded, and another two weeks were spent building the courtroom‑like backdrop. “A friend’s father, who’s a lawyer, helped us nail the legal vibe,” he added with a chuckle.

Beyond the theatrics, the idol itself stays true to a growing eco‑conscious movement. For the first year the group used plaster of Paris, but switched to natural clay three years ago and has stuck with it ever since. “It’s better for the environment, and it feels right to give back to Mother Earth while we pray,” Hemanth said.

Devotees have flocked to the pandal, snapping photos, offering prayers and sharing the spectacle on social media. The novelty of seeing Lord Ganesha in a judicial robe has sparked lively conversations about the role of spirituality in everyday life, especially when it comes to seeking justice.

As the festival draws to a close, the clay idol will be immersed in water during Ganesh Visarjan, completing the cycle of reverence, celebration, and, this year, a gentle reminder of the planet we all share.