Mumbai, 07 September 2024: Today, Maharashtra and several states across India are joyously celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi 2024. The festival, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is marked by immense fervor, devotion, and elaborate festivities. Streets are lined with beautifully decorated pandals, while households are welcoming Ganesha idols with prayers and rituals.
In Maharashtra, the heartland of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur are witnessing grand processions and cultural performances. Localities have come together to set up artistic Ganesha idols, emphasizing environmental awareness by opting for eco-friendly materials.
Other states, including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu, are also observing the festival with similar excitement, showcasing regional customs while worshipping Lord Ganesha. The 10-day festival will culminate with the symbolic immersion of the idols in rivers and lakes, accompanied by the chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya,” filling the air with a sense of unity and spiritual joy.
Ganesh Chaturthi remains a time for devotion, community bonding, and cultural expression, bringing people of all backgrounds together in celebration.