Maharashtra Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi
Devendra Fadnavis Extends Wishes
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wished everyone a happy Ganesh Chaturthi and prayed for peace and prosperity in the state and country. He expressed his joy and excitement for the festival, hoping for happiness, health, and prosperity for all.
Amruta Fadnavis Shares Her Joy
Amruta Fadnavis, wife of Devendra Fadnavis, also shared her happiness and prayed for the well-being and prosperity of Maharashtra, hoping that all challenges would be overcome.
Uddhav Thackeray and Family Offer Prayers
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, along with his wife Rashmi Thackeray and son Aaditya Thackeray, offered prayers to Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai. Uddhav Thackeray extended his greetings and prayed for protection from any crises for the state and country.
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Devotion
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, along with his family, offered ‘Aarti’ and wished for the happiness and prosperity of everyone. He emphasized the importance of praying to Ganpati Bappa wholeheartedly as the festival begins.
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Begin
The ten-day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi has begun, with devotees bringing idols home and visiting pandals. The famous Lalbaugcha Raja’s first look was unveiled, continuing its long history since 1934. In Nagpur, the Shri Ganesh Mandir Tekdi, a 250-year-old temple, started celebrations with traditional prayers and ‘aarti’.
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Ganesh Chaturthi -: Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is the god of wisdom and prosperity. It is a very popular festival in Maharashtra, India.
Devendra Fadnavis -: Devendra Fadnavis is the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, a state in India. He is a politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Uddhav Thackeray -: Uddhav Thackeray is a former Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He is a politician and the leader of the Shiv Sena party.
Eknath Shinde -: Eknath Shinde is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He is a politician and a member of the Shiv Sena party.
Lalbaugcha Raja -: Lalbaugcha Raja is one of the most famous and popular Ganesh idols in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Many people visit to offer prayers during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Aarti -: Aarti is a Hindu religious ritual of worship, where light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) or camphor is offered to one or more deities.
Pandals -: Pandals are temporary structures set up to house the idols of Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi. People visit these pandals to offer prayers and participate in celebrations.
Nagpur -: Nagpur is a city in the state of Maharashtra, India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and is also called the ‘Orange City’ because of its famous oranges.
Shri Ganesh Mandir Tekdi -: Shri Ganesh Mandir Tekdi is a 250-year-old temple in Nagpur dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is a popular place for devotees to visit, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi.