look news india
A day before the start of Ganesh Utsav, a 70 feet tall statue of Lord Ganesha was unveiled in Khairatabad area of Hyderabad city of Telangana on Friday. This year is the 70th anniversary of Ganesh Utsav here. A huge crowd of devotees gathered on the occasion of unveiling of the 70 feet tall Ganesha idol.
According to Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Committee, the idol has been prepared for a special occasion… Ganesh Utsav Committee members said, this year's idol is made of clay and prepared by a team of skilled artisans… The organisers have made all the necessary arrangements. The 10-day festival is being planned for the convenience of the participants. Ganesh Utsav is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. At the end of the 10-day festival, devotees offer water to the idols of Lord Ganesha.
A beautiful view of 'Lalbaugcha Raja' sitting on the throne
Ganeshotsav of Maharashtra is famous all over the country. Whereas in Mumbai, Lalbaug Ka Raja is the most popular public Ganesh Mandal. Devotees come here from far and wide to have darshan of Lord Ganesha. This time Ganesh Mahotsav will be celebrated from 7 to 17 September 2024. During Ganpati festival, idols of Lord Ganapati Maharaj are installed at various places. The most popular public Ganesh Mandal in Mumbai is Lalbaug Ka Raja. Devotees come here from far and wide to have darshan of Lord Ganesha. People wait for hours to get a glimpse of Lord Ganesha. It is believed that whatever wish is made to Lalbaug Ka Raja is definitely fulfilled. That is why he is also called the king of fasts.
A huge crowd of devotees has gathered at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Devotees who arrived in large numbers for the Bhasma Aarti took the blessings of Baba Mahakal in the form of Lord Ganesha. During this, ash was offered to Baba Mahakal on behalf of Mahanirvani Akhara. It is believed that after offering ash, God appears from formless to real form. Baba offered silver moon, trident, crown and ornaments to Mahakal, decorated him as Ganesh ji, offered cannabis, sandalwood, dry fruits and ash, wore a silver crown, Mundmaal and Rudraksha garland to Sheshnag. Then Lord Mahakal was offered fruits and sweets.