Ganesh
Chaturthi is a grand festival in India, devoted to Ganesha – a prime deity worshiped
by Hindus. Here I like to share some photos relevant to festival at home and Ganesha
procession from our street temples.
The clay
idol of Ganesha, bought for the festival at home
Feast in front
of the idol as a dedication and part of worshiping
A
worshiping process (burning camphor) before the clay idol was put to immerse
Clay idol of Ganesha immersed
in tub water to dissolve... to be poured for plants and shrubs once turned
liquid. This is a process we have been practicing for last 5-6 years, rather
immersing into water bodies that result water pollution.
Couple of Ganesha procession (above and below) from our
street temples on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi
13 comments:
What is that in the second photo that looks like a long vegetable or fruit on a stick?
Wow! Love the clay idol, feels like the Ganesha is live. Loved knowing more on how you celebrate it the eco friendly way, thanks so much for sharing. Ganpati Bappa Morya ~
lovely traditions and festival!
Sandi - that's Pearl millet
Thanks, Jeevan. I've never seen it here (in the US). I googled and looks like we don't grow much here, but there is some imported.
Simply amazing! I was wondering why you'd dissolve the clay - love that it's for the plants. Awesome. Thanks for sharing these. I'm always learning something from you!
Love the practice of immersing the idol in water at home and using it for plants. I think it should be followed by all rather than polluting the water bodies!
I applaud your family's approach of not polluting the water bodies. That's an excellent example. Time for all of us to get inspired and follow the same :)
Destination Infinity
Hi, Even though I don't comment much these days, I always enjoy your posts... This festival looks so interesting ---and a learning experience for me, since I had never heard of Ganesha.... Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Betsy
This festival is so interesting, Jeevan. How long does the festival last?
Lord Ganesha is very well received and worshiped in my country by the Hindus and much of the Chinese too.
I am so surprised to hear of this brilliant ritual to immerse the deity to dissolve into the water! This is an eye opener to me. Thank you Jeevan.
Great set of images. Wish you Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.
Lovely Pics! Even I brought the same clay idol and we also do the visarjan same way..
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