GANESH UTSAVA- 2023

One of the most popular festivals in India also known as the festival of hope and prosperity. It is a festival that concerns all religions, castes and creeds. It is usually held in the months of August or September depending on the Hindu lunar calendar. There is a popular belief that Lord Ganesh visits the earth during these 10 days to bless his devotees, this 10-day festival not only celebrates Lord Ganesh's birthday but is also a social and community event that brings people together and promotes harmony…. Ganpati bappa considered the God of new beginnings, new beginnings, remover of obstacles and patron of learning. His favorite food is prepared and offered to him as Bhog.

                                           

WHAT IS GANESH CHATURTHI????

Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of the Hindu god Ganesh. The first day of this beautiful festival also called Vinayak Chaturthi which is celebrated with great festivities all over the country especially in Maharashtra…. It is believed that Lord Ganesha was born on this day. Representing auspiciousness, wisdom, prosperity and happiness, Lord Ganesha is worshiped in almost every home before any pooja or ritual.

LALBAUGHCHA RAJA

Grand Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations are held all over India, especially grand celebrations in Maharashtra where the cityscape is dotted with beautiful Ganpati pandals for ten days. The grandeur and fervor with which Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in Maharashtra is unparalleled, making it a cultural spectacle that attracts people. from all corners of the world. 

                                             

King Lalbaugh is a sarvajanik Ganesha idol kept in a Lalbaugh at a location in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The idol gives darshan to devotees for 11 days after which it is immersed in the Arabian sea at Girgaon Chowpatty on Anant Chaturdashi day….

WHAT IS ANANT CHATURDASHI???

last day of Ganesh Chaturthi known as GANESH VISARJAN lord Ganpati returns to MOUNT KAILASH to his parents Lord Shiva and Parvati.

                                 

SOME IMPORTANT MAIN EVENTS –

• ARRIVAL OF LORD GANESHA – The festival begins with the installation of beautifully crafted idols of Lord Ganesha in homes and public pandals.

•PANDAL AND DECORATION – Elaborate pandals are erected in public places and neighborhoods to house the idols. These are often decorated with lights, flowers and various decorations.

•POOJA AND RITUALS – Daily prayers and rituals are performed including offering flowers, sweets, coconuts and other auspicious items to Lord Ganesha.

•AARTI AND BHAJANS – Devotees gather to sing bhajans and perform aarti in praise of Lord Ganesha.

•PROCESSION – On the last day, the idol is taken out in a grand procession through the streets accompanied by music, dance and enthusiastic devotees.

•VISARJAN – The festival culminates with the immersion of Ganesha idols in bodies of water such as rivers, lakes or the sea. This process is known as visarjan. It symbolizes the departure of Lord Ganesha with the belief that he will return next year.

                                       

MAY THE DIVINE BLESSINGS OF LORD GANESH BRING YOU THE STRENGTH, COURAGE AND WISDOM TO OVERCOME LIFE'S CHALLENGES AND MAY THIS CELEBRATE OCCASION BRING YOU MANY MORE SMILES AND MANY MORE CELEBRATION.