Ganesh Visarjan Celebrations in Mumbai
Leaders Participate in Festivities
On Ananta Chaturdashi, the last day of the ten-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Sindhe, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Governor CP Radhakrishnan took part in the ‘Ganesh Visarjan’ at Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai.
CM Eknath Sindhe extended his wishes to the people, noting the vibrant atmosphere and the presence of nearly 12 lakh people at the event. He highlighted that Ganeshotsav is the biggest festival in Maharashtra, celebrated by people regardless of their social status.
Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with his family, performed ‘Ganesh Visarjan’ at his residence. He expressed hope that people celebrated the festival with enthusiasm and that the immersion would be conducted while maintaining law and order.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale also participated in the Ganesh Visarjan in Mumbai, emphasizing the enthusiasm with which the festival is celebrated across the state, especially in Mumbai.
Celebrations Across India
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan and his wife celebrated Ganesh Visarjan in Bhopal, wishing blessings from Lord Ganesha for everyone. In Hyderabad, the visarjan of the 70-foot tall idol of Lord Ganesh from Khairatabad was completed in the Hussain Sagar Lake.
The Ganesh Chaturthi festival, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi, commenced on September 7 and concluded on Ananta Chaturdashi. During this festival, 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 with elaborate decorations, prayers, music, and festive chants.
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Maharashtra CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in a state in India. Eknath Sindhe is the current Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Ganesh Visarjan -: Ganesh Visarjan is the ritual of immersing the idol of Lord Ganesha in water. It marks the end of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Ananta Chaturdashi -: Ananta Chaturdashi is the last day of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. It is the day when the idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water.
Deputy CM -: Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister. The Deputy Chief Minister assists the Chief Minister in running the state government. Devendra Fadnavis is the current Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Governor -: The Governor is the representative of the President of India in a state. CP Radhakrishnan is the current Governor of Maharashtra.
Girgaon Chowpatty -: Girgaon Chowpatty is a famous beach in Mumbai. It is a popular spot for Ganesh Visarjan.
Union Minister -: A Union Minister is a member of the central government of India. Ramdas Athawale is a Union Minister.
Shivraj Singh Chauhan -: Shivraj Singh Chauhan is the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, another state in India.
Hyderabad -: Hyderabad is the capital city of the Indian state of Telangana.
Hussain Sagar Lake -: Hussain Sagar Lake is a large lake in Hyderabad. It is a popular spot for Ganesh Visarjan in the city.
Ganesh idol -: A Ganesh idol is a statue of Lord Ganesha, a popular Hindu deity. The idols are worshipped during Ganesh Chaturthi and then immersed in water during Ganesh Visarjan.
September 7 -: September 7 is the date when the Ganesh Chaturthi festival began this year.
