Ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, also known as Ganeshotsav, Mumbai Police on Sunday said it has made special traffic arrangements to avoid congestion and logjams on roads during the festivities from September 19 to 29.
The Goa Governor in his message stated that Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important festivals widely celebrated with great enthusiasm, fervour and joy in our country.
With just a day left for Ganesh Chaturthi festival, celebrations are in the air across the country. Devotees are waiting for arrival of the Gajanana and taking part in the festive gala.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to interfere with a division bench order of the Madras High Court which stayed a single judge's order allowing the sale of Ganesh idols made using Plaster of Paris (PoP).
CM Sawant in his message said, "The people will worship Vighnaharta Lord Ganesh, the remover of obstacles. The uniqueness and popularity of this festival are highlighted as the people of all religions, caste and creeds fervently participate in the celebrations, which in turn promotes goodwil
Bhubaneswar-based miniature artist, L Eswar Rao, who hails from the Jatni village in Khurda district chose a unique way to wish people Ganesh Chaturthi this year and crafted the eco-friendly idols of the deities.
"Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated across Goa tomorrow, the festivities may have just begun, but some preparations had been started well in advance. Shopkeepers have been busy selling all the essential items related to the puja of Lord Ganesha," said a shop owner.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a time when various forms of Lord Ganesha idols are installed and worshipped across the country. However, the Sri Sathya Ganapati Temple has taken a unique and innovative approach by adorning its temple with Indian currency notes and coins, creating an awe-inspiring sight
Gowd Saraswat Brahaman (GSB) Seva Mandal, ahead of Ganesh Chathurthi, installed an idol of Lord Ganesh adorned with 69 kg of gold and 336 kg of silver in Mumbai on Monday.