Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations: V Hanumantha Rao and Other Prominent Figures Visit Pandals
In Hyderabad, Telangana, devotees gathered in large numbers at a Ganesh Pandal based on the Ramayan theme. Senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao visited and offered prayers to Lord Ganesh. He said, “Whenever you begin any new work–be it starting any shop, any business, or building a home–every time Lord Ganesh is worshipped first. I hope such things will continue so that the next generation can understand that patriotism and devotion should be practiced together.”
Another pandal in Hyderabad gathered huge attention because of its unique features, installed to show solidarity against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. Prominent personalities have been visiting Ganesh pandals to offer prayers across various cities. Vice Chief of Indian Army Staff, Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani, performed the evening maha aarti at Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal in Pune on Sunday. The historic Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal was originally installed by freedom fighter Shrimant Bhausaheb in 1892. This year the mandal celebrated its 133th year of public Ganeshotsav. Singer-composer Kailash Kher and Paralympian Sachin Sarjerao Khilari have also visited the historic mandal before.
Earlier, Union Minister Piyush Goyal also paid obeisance to ‘Lalbaugcha Raja’ in Mumbai and expressed that he experienced a profound sense of tranquillity and energy as soon as he offered his respects at Ganpati Bappa’s feet.
Ganesh Chaturthi, a 10-day festival that began on September 6, will continue until Anantha Chaturdashi. This festival is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi. During Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles. Devotees across India and abroad celebrate Lord Ganesha’s wisdom and intelligence. Devotees welcome Ganesh idols into their homes, offer prayers, and visit the colourful pandals.
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Ganesh Chaturthi -: Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesh, who is known as the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings.
V Hanumantha Rao -: V Hanumantha Rao is a senior leader in the Indian National Congress, a major political party in India.
Pandals -: Pandals are temporary structures set up during festivals in India where people gather to worship and celebrate.
Ramayan-themed -: Ramayan-themed means that the decorations and setup of the pandal are based on the Ramayana, an ancient Indian epic about Prince Rama.
Vice Chief of Indian Army Staff -: The Vice Chief of Indian Army Staff is a high-ranking officer in the Indian Army, second in command after the Chief of Army Staff.
Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani -: Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani is a senior officer in the Indian Army who holds the position of Vice Chief of Army Staff.
Aarti -: Aarti is a Hindu religious ritual of worship, where light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) or camphor is offered to deities.
Anantha Chaturdashi -: Anantha Chaturdashi is the last day of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, marking the immersion of Ganesh idols in water.
