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Lord Ganesha is the God of Prosperity and Wisdom. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated
with great pomp and devotion in Mumbai as the Birth Anniversary of Ganesha. This
festival is celebrated in the month of August or September. It comes on 4th day
of Bhadrapada. In Mumbai more than 6000 idols of Lord Ganesha are specially made
for Ganesh Chaturthi. Many big and small idols of Ganesha are made by artists
during Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh idols are installed and worshipped at temples,
homes for ten days. Shlokas are chanted when Ganesh idol is brought in the house.
Before the idol is installed the house is cleaned thoroughly.Modak the favorite
sweet of Ganesha that is made from rice and sweetened coconut is offered to the
Lord. On first day of this festival the pooja starts at designated muharat. The
idol is kept over a throne like structure. The priests then carry out some rituals
to instill life in the idol. The worshippers then do pranayama followed by Atharvashirsha
and Ganapati Aarti. Ganapati Aarti is accompanied by cymbals, bells, conch and
clapping.
During the ten-day festival, the deity is worshipped in the morning as well evening with devotional songs such as Ganesh Stuti, Ganesh Aarti On the tenth day the Ganesh idol is immersed in water. The Farewell or Visarjan Ceremony is a grand procession that is carried out with great zest and zeal. The energy and enthusiasm shown by devotees at this procession is worth noting. Ganesha idols are carried by devotees to oceans of Mumbai and are accompanied by dancers, singers and musicians. Before immersion Aarti is sung by worshippers In Mumbai the Chow patty Beach which is 1 km from Marine Drive is popular spot for immersing the idols.Shivaji the great Maratha ruler initiated the festival of Ganesha Chaturthi to promote harmony. This festival was again revived by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak to unite Indians against British rule. He used this festival to instill a sense of nationalism among Indians.
During the ten-day festival, the deity is worshipped in the morning as well evening with devotional songs such as Ganesh Stuti, Ganesh Aarti On the tenth day the Ganesh idol is immersed in water. The Farewell or Visarjan Ceremony is a grand procession that is carried out with great zest and zeal. The energy and enthusiasm shown by devotees at this procession is worth noting. Ganesha idols are carried by devotees to oceans of Mumbai and are accompanied by dancers, singers and musicians. Before immersion Aarti is sung by worshippers In Mumbai the Chow patty Beach which is 1 km from Marine Drive is popular spot for immersing the idols.Shivaji the great Maratha ruler initiated the festival of Ganesha Chaturthi to promote harmony. This festival was again revived by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak to unite Indians against British rule. He used this festival to instill a sense of nationalism among Indians.
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