In Shivaji Chowk, Tilak Chowk, Parnaka, Shubhedar Wada, Beturkarpada and Khadakpada. The extended regions of Mumbai such as Kalyan-Dombivli, Bhiwandi, Navi Mumbai, Vasai-Virar also celebrate this festival in a grand way.Īs I stay in Kalyan, every year I visit most of the Ganesh mandals in Kalyan (West) area along with my family. In Maharashtra, Mumbai and Konkan region becomes the heart and soul during this festival. 2016, Mon, Sep 5, Ganesh Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi, Restricted Holiday. It is most popular in state of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Andra Pradesh and Telangana. Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha. This festival is celebrated across India. Now-a-days artificial ponds are also made for the immersion. On the last day of the festival, the idols are immersed in sea, river or a lake. Some people consider last day of festival based on mahurat of Gauri visarjan which could come on 5/6/7 day of the festival and Ananth Chaturdashi falls on 10th or 11th day.
Devotees bring idols of Lord Ganesh made of mud, clay or plaster of paris (pop).The lord is worshipped for day and a half,ģ days, 5/6/7 days, 10/11days or 21 days depending on place and tradition. The festive celebrations are performed by families at home, by people at their places of work and in public places. This day usually comes in the month of August or September. According to the Hindu calendar, Ganesha was born on theįourth day of the first fortnight which is known as Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. The festival starts on Ganesh Chaturthi and ends on Ananth Chaturdashi. The Ganesh Festival is celebrated by Hindus to honour the birth of Lord Ganesha.
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