Yesterday was the 1st day of Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival that can last upto 10 days. People can have a community idol for celebration like the one above or get a small one to celebrate at home. You may celebrate it for a day or 3/5/710 days depending on your convenience/affordability/ability 😊
The festival is observed with great enthusiasm in many parts
of India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and
Andhra Pradesh.
The festival typically lasts for 10 days, with the grand
culmination on Anant Chaturdashi. On this day, the Ganesha idols are taken in
processions to be immersed in rivers, lakes, or the sea. This ritual is known
as "Ganesh Visarjan." It symbolizes the temporary nature of life and
Ganesha's return to his celestial abode.
Many communities come together to organize public
celebrations, erecting large pandals with massive Ganesha idols. These communal
celebrations foster a sense of unity and devotion.
...and those are some mighty BIG drums!
ReplyDeleteGoing to be in Mumbai till tomorrow.. Will be seening more
ReplyDeleteEntirely out of my cultural background.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a wonder- and colorful way to celebrate together.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, Happy Ganesh Chaturthi , Ganpati Bappa Morya _()_
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOne of the truly great festvals - and there are a few! Ganapati bappa moriya!!! YAM xx
Buena animación, hay en esa hermosa fiesta.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this description of a celebration that we in the West don't really know about.
ReplyDeleteLove the festival statues
ReplyDeleteA wonderful celebration, thanks for describing it.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. I learned something new to day. Thank you! 🙏
ReplyDeleteI can see where celebrations like this would bring much unity to any area. Nice photographs.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it's very popular.
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