Ganesh Chaturthi

Aug 31, 2022


Ganesh Chaturthi

Overall Coordinator: Dr. Ajeet Kumar Singh

Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chavithi, is an auspicious Hindu festival which is celebrated for 10 days every year. The festival is celebrated in the Bhadra month as per the Hindu calendar which generally falls in mid-August to September.

The Ganesha idols are installed in beautifully decorated in SHMCT Block. The statue is decorated with flowers, garlands and lights. All the HMCT team members along with students offer their due respect, prayers and offerings to Ganesha. Dishes Lord Ganesha’s favorite Modak were served as a Prasadam. 

At the 10th day i.e. on 9/9/2022 the ritual this was performed about bidding farewell to Ganesha with deep respect. This is followed by Ganpati Visarjan, a ceremony wherein the statue was immersed in water. While carrying the statue to the water and while immersing it, people generally chant in the Marathi language 'Ganapati Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya' which means 'Goodbye Lord, please come back next year'.

Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi