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IN PHOTOS: People in Mumbai gear up for Ganeshotsav

Updated On: 31 August, 2024 07:52 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

People in Mumbai were on Saturday seen gearing up for the upcoming Ganeshotsav 2024 as they welcomed the idols of the deity which will be placed at public pandals in parts of the city. Pics/Atul Kamble

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People in Mumbai were on Saturday seen gearing up for the upcoming Ganeshotsav 2024 as they welcomed the idols of the deity which will be placed at public pandals in parts of the city. Pics/Atul Kamble

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People in Mumbai were on Saturday seen gearing up for the upcoming Ganeshotsav 2024 as they welcomed the idols of the deity which will be placed at public pandals in parts of the city. Pics/Atul Kamble

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 will be celebrated on September 7. The event, also known as Vinayak Chaturdashi, is distinguished by complex rituals, lively celebrations, and profound spiritual importance

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 will be celebrated on September 7. The event, also known as Vinayak Chaturdashi, is distinguished by complex rituals, lively celebrations, and profound spiritual importance

Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada

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Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada

In 2024, the festival will begin on September 7 and last for ten days, culminating in Anant Chaturdashi, when the statue of Lord Ganesha is submerged in water, signalling the end of the festivities

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In 2024, the festival will begin on September 7 and last for ten days, culminating in Anant Chaturdashi, when the statue of Lord Ganesha is submerged in water, signalling the end of the festivities

 Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is known as the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta) and the god of intelligence and intellect

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 Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is known as the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta) and the god of intelligence and intellect

Devotees seek his blessings before beginning on new endeavours, making this festival a time for success, peace, and prosperity

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Devotees seek his blessings before beginning on new endeavours, making this festival a time for success, peace, and prosperity

The festival`s significance stems from its message of unity, cultural legacy, and dedication

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The festival`s significance stems from its message of unity, cultural legacy, and dedication

It draws communities together to celebrate, overcoming social and economic barriers. The splendour of the event, especially in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, demonstrates a shared spirit of devotion and cultural pride

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It draws communities together to celebrate, overcoming social and economic barriers. The splendour of the event, especially in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, demonstrates a shared spirit of devotion and cultural pride

The festivities begin with the placement of a clay idol of Lord Ganesha in houses, temples, and public pandals (temporary constructions)

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The festivities begin with the placement of a clay idol of Lord Ganesha in houses, temples, and public pandals (temporary constructions)

Throughout the 10-day festival, devotees conduct daily pujas (worship) with devotion and reverence. The ceremonies involve chanting Vedic hymns, reciting the Ganapati Atharvashirsha, and offering goods such as modaks (sweet dumplings), coconut, jaggery, durva grass, and red flowers, all of which are popular with Lord Ganesha

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Throughout the 10-day festival, devotees conduct daily pujas (worship) with devotion and reverence. The ceremonies involve chanting Vedic hymns, reciting the Ganapati Atharvashirsha, and offering goods such as modaks (sweet dumplings), coconut, jaggery, durva grass, and red flowers, all of which are popular with Lord Ganesha

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