Ganesh Chaturthi, the fourth day of the Hindu month Bhadrapada is celebrated as the auspicious day when Ganesh was born. Maharashtrians are particularly passionate about Lord Ganesh and for them Ganesh Utsav is marked by an intense emotion. The ten day festival begins with installation of beautifully sculpted Ganesh idols in homes and mandaps, colourfully decorated depicting religious themes or current events. The installation period could be day and half or five days or till the last day of bright fourteen which is known as Anant Chaturdashi.
Maharashtra Mitra Mandal, Dwarka, a cultural organization of Maharashtrians of Dwarka will be celebrating 8 days Ganesh Utsav from 23rd August at Anant Apparment, Sector-4, Plot No-25, Dwarka. This will be the fourth year of celebrations. On 23rd August, the sthapana puja. Other programme include variety show, magic show and Kavi Sammelan by Dr Kirti Kale and other renowned poets. Contact: 9810223554
Ganeshutsav at Dwarka
August 22, 2009
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