Ganesh Chaturth - 'Ganesh Chaturthi', is a festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, one of the most revered Gods in the Hindu pantheon. Widely celebrated in India, especially in Maharashtra, on account of Lord Ganesha's divine visit to the earthly realm in the month of Bhadra, falling in August/September, this festival sees huge advance preparation. Also known as 'Ganesh Jayanti', this popular festival ends with immersion of Lord Ganesha's idol in rivers and lakes amidst full rejoicing.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2016
Hindu God Ganesha birthday in 2016: 05 September, 2016Where: Mumbai, Maharashtra and All over India.
Spread over ten days of rituals, festivities and chanting of powerful mantras that eulogize various aspects of Lord Ganesha, 'Ganesh Utsav' brings people together in complete devotion. With the ubiquitous idols Lord Ganesha in his grand seated posture bestowing success on mankind in important endeavors, this festival honors the divine aspect of intelligence and wisdom.
While Ganesh Chaturthi festival finds wide resonance in all parts of India including Andhra Pradesh and Orissa, the tradition of elaborate processions, decorations and sculpting of beautiful and life-like idols is most visible in Maharashtra state. The whole city of Mumbai, famed for its vivacious celebrations, is abuzz with large-scale celebrations and hectic activities during this period. 'Pandals' are set up in every locality with thematic decorations and people throng them for 'arti', and 'puja'. These 'pandals' compete with each other in terms of scale of decoration and idol-size. Both traditional 'bhajans' and contemporary music renditions follow in the evenings.
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