Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Ganapati Bappa Moriya !!

Ganesha Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Hindu festival of Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, who is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees in the duration of this festival. It is the birthday of Lord Ganesha who is widely worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.

Ganapathi (Ganesh) 2010

This is 58 Feet's High Idol, which is Tallest Idol placed in the Andhra Pradesh, a state in India. Ganesh Idol always holds "LADDU" on his Left Hand. Though the Idol is made of PoP(Plaster of Paris) but the Laddu placed in his hand is real. On the day of Nimarjan, the LADDU is Auctioned. Local Residents show Interest to buy this Laddu. This year the highest amount paid for this Laddu in Hyderabad City was 6 Lakhs Rupee ($12500). Buyers believe that by buying this LADDU, it brings Blessings, Health & Wealth to Home.

Ganesh in Lightnings @ 2009


The festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). The date usually falls between 20 August and 15 September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the waxing moon period).

Nimerjan : A Journey to Immersion of Ganesh into Water.


In only Hyderabad City of India, there are around 30,000 Ganesh Idols staged across Hyderabad City. These Idols are Immersed in Water on 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th day from the day it has been staged. It has been reported that Today, 22nd Sep 2010 there are more than 13000 Idols are Immersed in Hyderabad City. The same story Applies to Mumbai and other States which I have mentioned above.

Nimerjan: A Journey in other City.



Immersion: This how now Ganesh is being Immersed in Water using Techno..




Dahi Handi: This is one of the Famous Game which being played since ages celebrating the Ganesh Birthday. Few call them as Human Pyramid.






Jai Bolo Ganesh Maharaj ki... JAI !!!!

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