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IN PHOTOS: People in Mumbai celebrate Gauri Puja during Ganeshotsav

Updated On: 09 September, 2024 09:32 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

As Mumbai buzzes with Ganpati Festival celebrations, another important occasion, Gauri Puja, is also being celebrated in the city. Pics/Ashish Raje

As Mumbai buzzes with Ganpati Festival celebrations, another important occasion, Gauri Puja, is also being celebrated in the city. Pics/Ashish Raje

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As Mumbai buzzes with Ganpati Festival celebrations, another important occasion, Gauri Puja, is also being celebrated in the city. Pics/Ashish Raje

The festival, honoring Goddess Gauri, the mother of Lord Ganesha and wife of Lord Shiva, is observed with deep reverence and distinctive traditions across the city

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The festival, honoring Goddess Gauri, the mother of Lord Ganesha and wife of Lord Shiva, is observed with deep reverence and distinctive traditions across the city

Each year, many Maharashtrian families having different cultural backgrounds carry out Gauri puja in their own unique way

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Each year, many Maharashtrian families having different cultural backgrounds carry out Gauri puja in their own unique way

Ahead of Gauri celebrations, we speak to two families based in Mumbai who share with us how they celebrate this auspicious occasion

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Ahead of Gauri celebrations, we speak to two families based in Mumbai who share with us how they celebrate this auspicious occasion

People bring home an intricately decorated idol of Goddess Gauri, which is paced in a specially adorned spot at their homes

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People bring home an intricately decorated idol of Goddess Gauri, which is paced in a specially adorned spot at their homes

People start by preparing a special Gauri altar at home, decorated with flowers, lights, and traditional artifacts

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People start by preparing a special Gauri altar at home, decorated with flowers, lights, and traditional artifacts

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