“UNVEILING THE SPLENDOUR:-Ganesh Chaturthi-A Celebration of Wisdom and Unity.





 

“UNVEILING THE SPLENDOUR:-Ganesh Chaturthi-A Celebration of Wisdom and Unity.

 

Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of India’s most beloved and widely celebrated festival….It is very dear to each and every individual who is from Maharashtra,irrespective of his cast or creed.It brings energy,excitement,ray of hope,belief,faith,happiness and new beginnings during this festive season.For them bappa is not only divine but also a part of their life with whom they can share their problems,they can laugh,they can chat and they believe that he always responds to them in his unique manner.

 

 

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF GANESH CHATURTHI :-

 

 

Ganesh Chaturthi, is typically observed in August or September…It marks the birth of Lord Ganesha..He is revered as the remover of obstacles,It was first celebrated when Rashtrakuta,Satavahana and Chalukya ruled between 271 BC and 1190 AD. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj realised the importance of Ganesh Chaturthi as a binding force among people so that he will have a strong fighting force against Mughals. Thus,he use to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on a massive scale in his kingdom. You will be surprised to know that Ganesh Chaturthi even also had an important role in freedom struggle of India. Ganesh Chaturthi was a in - house affair until 1893, when our great freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak transformed the festival into a grand public celebration to unite India against the British. He encouraged people to make big Ganpati idols and celebrate in public so that he can bring all sects of society together against British Raj.

 

TRADITIONS AND CELEBRATIONS

 

1.    Idol Establishment:- The central aspect of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations is the installation of bappa’s idols in homes and public pandals..These idols are made of clay and are crafted with intricate details,and often vary in size.. celebration vary from one and a half day to eleven days depending on the wish of devotee. You will never feel that Bappa is of one section of society but rather you will have a feel that he is of each and every individual

2.    Prayers and puja :-Devotees offer prayers and pujas to invoke lord Ganesh’s presence..Modak ,a sweet dumpling,is a favourite offering as it is believed to be Bappa’s favourite..

3.    Decorations:- Homes and pandals are adorned with colourful decorations,flowers,and lights…Elaborated rangoli are created at the entrances as a welcoming gesture…

4.    Processions:- Grand processions,are accompanied by music and dance,They carry the idol of Lord Ganesha through the streets for visarjan and accordingly the visarjan of idol is done with much fanfare…This symbolises Bappa’s return to his celestial abode and is a poignant moment in the festivities….

5.    Eco friendly Initiatives:-One of the really appreciatable thing of people of Maharashtra is that they respect a lot about environment and therefore they adapted themselves to worship and carry out Visarjan of eco friendly idols of Lord Ganesha in human made water bodies and even utilising that water for plantation purpose.The visarjan of Bappa creates a void for few days in the hearts of people with a deep faith that “Ganpati Bappa Varshi Laukariya”.

 

 

Conclusion:-

 

 

Ganesh Chaturthi is not merely a religious observance but a beautiful blend of spirituality,culture and artistry.It reflects the Indian ethos of celebrating diversity,promoting unity and seeking the blessings of wisdom and prosperity..As the vibrant celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi continue to captivate hearts,this festival remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Lord Ganesha in Indian society….Also

Now as the celebrations are over,everything has happened so smoothly seems as if it did not require any efforts.But this is not the reality. To make our celebrations a real happy affair, there is a big force of unsung heroes whom we never bother to say thanks. Our police force, BMC people and lot of volunteers who have worked day and night going beyond the call of duty to ensure that we should have safe and happy Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

 

Blog by Amlan Chaturvedi

 

 

 

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