INDIA, August 31, 2024 (Times Now News): It’s almost September, which means it is the time to welcome Lord Ganesha into our homes. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. This festival is celebrated with much pomp and zeal in several states – Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. This year, the celebration will take place over ten days, starting on September 6 and ending on September 17. Hindus celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by the installation of Ganesh’s clay statues in homes and public places. The festival concludes when the statue is carried in a public procession and immersed in a river of sea. This is done on the day of Anant Chaturdashi.

People also visit Lord Ganesha temple across the country to celebrate this festival. Located in Pune, the Lalbaugcha Raja temple is noteworthy around Ganesh Chaturthi, which is observed in the state of Maharashtra with a lot of vigor. The enormous size of the Ganesha statue at this temple is very popular across the country. It is usually adorned with valuable ornaments and jewelry. Many people visit this temple during Ganesh Chaturthi. The Siddhivinayak Temple, is one of the most famous temples in the country, it is located in Mumbai’s Prabhadevi. Celebrities and high-ranking officials frequently come to this temple to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the Khajrana Ganesh temple is known for its gate and exterior wall which is constructed of silver, with depictions of many moods and festivities. Bricks, jaggery, limestone, mud, dirt, water, and other raw materials were used to create Lord Ganesh’s statue. According to the official website, the Deity’s eyes are made of diamonds and the temple’s upper wall is constructed of silver.

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