Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant Hindu festival celebrated to honor the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. It is observed on the 4th day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls in August or September.
The festival involves the installation of large idols of Ganesha in homes and temples, followed by special prayers and ceremonies. The idols are then immersed in water after 10 days, symbolizing the end of the festival.
Ganesh mandals in Mumbai, is said to be 12-feet tall this year.
One of Mumbai's oldest and most well-known Ganesh mandals, the Lalbaugcha Raja, is rumoured to stand 12-feet tall this year.
The first appearance of the well-known Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled in Mumbai on Friday in advance of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi holiday.
Vinayak Chaturthi and Ganeshotsav
Each year, tens of thousands of worshippers congregate at Lalbaugcha Raja to see Lord Ganesh.
The Hindu holiday of Ganesh Chaturthi, which commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, occurs in the month of Bhadrapada. The much anticipated celebration is also referred to as Vinayak Chaturthi and Ganeshotsav.
On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, it begins with the placement of clay statues of Ganesha in residences and public spaces and ends with the idol's public procession and immersion (visarjan) in a river or sea.
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will start on September 19 this year.
Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, signalled the departure of the Ganpati Special train, known as the "Namo Express," to Konkan earlier on Friday.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Fadnavis stated that the Maharashtra BJP has set up six special trains and 338 buses for followers travelling to the Konkan area for the impending festival.
Jai Jaiswal
Saturday 16 September 2023
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