A Bay Area Family's Paper Masterpiece Brings Lord Ganesh to Levi's Stadium Ahead of Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara
For Santa Clara's South Asian community, faith and civic pride often beautifully intertwine — and one local family's remarkable annual tradition is the perfect expression of both.
🙏 25 Years of Paper Art: Ganesh Blesses Super Bowl LX
A Santa Clara resident and devoted 49ers supporter named Mangesh Tamhankar has crafted a detailed paper miniature model of Levi's Stadium, featuring Hindu deity Ganesh seated inside as a symbol of blessing for Super Bowl LX, scheduled to be held at the stadium in 2026. Tamhankar and his family have maintained a cherished annual tradition for the past 25 years, each year selecting a globally significant theme and building an intricate paper model to celebrate it. The family hopes the San Francisco 49ers organization will consider displaying the model inside Levi's Stadium itself. The project represents a meaningful merging of the family's Hindu cultural identity with their deep connection to Santa Clara and American football. It stands as a joyful reminder of how South Asian traditions and local community pride can come together in creative and unexpected ways. [3]
Sources: [3] Patch