Ganesh Chaturthi festival starts from today with great festivity

Today on the occasion of Anant Chaturthi People in India welcomed the God of good luck and prosperity Lord Ganesha into their homes and community pandals, as the 10 day long Ganesh festival celebrations began with pomp and gaiety. The festival goes upto Anant Chaudas as per Hindu Calender.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in Maharashtra and other states of India. Even Indians staying abroad celebrate the festival.

There is lot of celebration, lot of Bhajans are played, competitions are held with daily programs. Different types of decorations and lighting effects are given to Ganesh pandals and at home. There are competitions of Ganesh idol and pandal deocrations and musical programmes are also held.

The idols of Lord Ganesha were brought in the homes by the people last night and in the wee hours after which traditional rituals were performed.

In offering to lord Ganesh Modak, Laddu, Durva, Hibiscus flower – Red Jasud, garland of rose are offered. Every devotees consume sweets of Laddu in Prasad.

“The festival is more of a homecoming for many people.

This is a time when families get to spend quality time. It is a religious celebration and socialising with family and relatives. Several ‘Ganeshotsav Mandals’ too have installed idols at their respective pandals, which would be immersed after ten days in lake, river or sea.

Police intensifies security at all public places in view of the festival.