18 September 2013

Ganpati Bappa Morya

I was back from a week long vacation to my native on Sunday, and had been busy visiting friends for Ganpati for last two days. Better late than never, here is my post on Ganesh Chaturthi.
Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated on the 4th day of Bhaadrapada maas(month) of Hindu calendar, commemorates the birthday of Lord Ganesha. The fesitival lasts for 10 days and ends on Anant chaturdashi. It is believed that Lord Ganesha bestows his presence on earth for all his devotees during this festival.
During the festival, artistic clay models of Lord Ganesha, beautifully decorated and depicting his vivid poses are installed at houses or at temporarily erected structure(mandap) in any locality. Special pooja(worship) is performed everyday and cultural activites are organised at mandaps. The festival ends by immersing the idol in lake or sea. Devotees immerse the idol chanting Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Yaa, asking him to come back next year.
Today is Anant Chaturdashi, end of Ganesha festival. Here are few pics of the Ganpatis we visited in last 10days...





Replica of Konark Temple, Orissa at one of my friend's house


  
Traditional Ganpathi rituals at neighbour's house

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22 comments:

  1. Teamgsquare18 September 2013 at 21:13

    Wonderful pictures. Ganapathi bappa morya.

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  2. Rajesh18 September 2013 at 22:00

    Ganapati Bappa Morya.

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  3. magiceye18 September 2013 at 22:14

    All images beautifully captured!!

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  4. Anonymous18 September 2013 at 23:37

    Ganapati Bappa Morya.!!

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  5. Unknown19 September 2013 at 10:21

    wow.. each Ganesha looks so beautiful...

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  6. A Homemaker's Utopia19 September 2013 at 10:27

    Wonderful pics..:-)

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  7. Anonymous19 September 2013 at 14:28

    nice pics!!

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  8. Anonymous19 September 2013 at 14:28

    nice pics

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  9. MastHoliday20 September 2013 at 16:17

    Ganapati Bappa Morya!! just Amazing post, I glad that you share beautiful images and information about lord Ganesha. Thanks.

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  10. Meghana Hassan23 September 2013 at 23:40

    Thank you everybody, Ganpati Bappa Morya...

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  11. Sylvia K23 September 2013 at 23:55

    Wonderful, colorful and fascinating captures!! Thank you for sharing!! Have a great week!

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  12. Meghana Hassan23 September 2013 at 23:58

    Thank you Sylvia, a Happy week to you too..

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  13. Joanne Olivieri23 September 2013 at 23:58

    Such colorful and interesting photos. Well done.

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  14. Meghana Hassan24 September 2013 at 00:03

    Thank you Poetic Shutterbug...

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  15. Unknown24 September 2013 at 00:11

    Interesting series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  16. Rajesh24 September 2013 at 01:07

    Wonderful shots.
    Ganapati Bappa Morya

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  17. carol l mckenna24 September 2013 at 02:57

    Dynamic and colorful photos ~ namaste, carol ^_^

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  18. Photo Cache24 September 2013 at 03:11

    nice post. beautiful shots.

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  19. Fun6024 September 2013 at 03:16

    So colourful.

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  20. Indrani24 September 2013 at 08:19

    Great captures!

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  21. Meghana Hassan24 September 2013 at 10:17

    Thank you all..

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  22. Anonymous24 September 2013 at 12:47

    What a great tradition.

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