NRI siblings drape US-dollar garland on Lord Ganesh in Gujarat village

Two non‑resident Indian siblings traveled to a small village in Gujarat to offer a garland crafted from United States dollar notes to the idol of Lord Ganesh during the festive celebrations. The offering, unusual in its material, was placed on the deity’s shrine in front of a gathering of local devotees.
The siblings said the gesture was meant to symbolize gratitude for the financial support they receive from overseas relatives and to seek blessings for continued prosperity. Onlookers expressed surprise but also admiration for the distinctive tribute, noting that it blended traditional devotion with a modern, global touch.
Religious scholars explained that garlands of flowers are customary, while using currency is rare and primarily intended as a symbolic act rather than a literal donation. The event quickly attracted media coverage, highlighting the evolving ways diaspora Indians engage with cultural rituals back home.