Ganpati festival in india: The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a religious festival, but is a symbol of unity, culture and gaiety in the whole of India. Every year, this ten-day mahaparva is celebrated in different parts of the country with its unique traditions and customs.Also Read: When will Ganesh festival start, what is Ganapati establishment and auspicious time of worship, Mars entry
Come, know how Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated throughout India:
1. Maharashtra: Grand pandals and public festivals- The most grand and famous form of Ganesh Chaturthi is seen in Maharashtra. It is a huge public festival here.
* Public pandal: Large pandals/ pavilions are decorated in cities and villages, where huge and artistic statues of Ganapati are installed. ‘Lalbagcha Raja’ of Mumbai and ‘Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati’ of Pune are the most famous.
* Devotion and enthusiasm: Atmosphere for these ten days “Ganpati Bappa Morya, next year you come soon” Keeps echoing with shouts. Devotees stand in long queues for darshan in the pandals.
* historical significance: The festival was given a public event by Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak to unite people and promote social spirit during British rule.
* Immersion: On the day of Anant Chaturdashi, the statue of Ganpati is immersed in the sea or rivers with drums and processions.Also Read: Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: If you do not want to immerse Ganpati idol after Ganesh Chaturthi?
2. South India: Traditional and Family Festival- In the states of South India such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, Ganesh Chaturthi is mainly celebrated as a family and traditional festival.
* Home worship: Here people install small Ganesh idols of clay at home, which are later immersed in water inside the house.
* Special Prasad: In this region, Ganesha is specially offered Modak (Modakam) and Sundla (dishes made of various pulses and vegetables).
* A atmosphere of devotion in homes: Like Maharashtra, huge processions and public pandals are rarely seen here, but the atmosphere of worship and devotion in homes is very deep.
3. North India and other regions: rising popularity- In the last few years, the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi has also become very popular in the states of North India like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi.Also Read: Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Know how the statue should be before buying a statue of Gajanan from the market
* Community Festival: Here too, people install a statue of Ganesha by installing small pandals in colony and mohallas.
* customs and traditions: The method of worship and aarti is largely similar to Maharashtra, which includes modak’s enjoyment and devotional songs.
* Environment awareness: In many cities, people install eco-friendly eco-friendly Ganesh statues due to awareness of ecology, which are made of soil, seeds and natural colors.
This festival teaches us that even though customs are different, the essence of devotion and faith is the same. Ganesh Chaturthi works to thread India’s cultural fabric in a thread.
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