Ganesh Ganeshotsav - Ganpati Bappa Morya !

Ganpati Bappa Morya! The streets of Mumbai come alive with unparalleled vibrancy as Ganesh Ganeshotsav 2023 rolls around. 10 day festival marking the birth of the elephant headed Ganapathi God, Ganesh Chathurthi.This festival is a unifying force that transcends religious boundaries and is a true manifestation of the spirit of the city’s choices.

As the festival approaches, you can feel a tangible excitement in the air. The days leading up to Ganesh Ganeshotsav, Ganesh Chaturthi - Ganapati God birthday are full of activities. The houses are clean, the decorations are well appointed, and the heart of the festival the Ganeshji idol is well chosen. From small, treasured household idols to giant statues that adorn public pavilions, we wellcome Lord Ganesh and we say it loud "Ganpati Bappa Moryaaaa...."

Throughout the festival, people offer prayers in front of the idol, perform aarti and sing bhajans. The sweet delicious cooked modak which is also called ukadiche modak is favorite dish of our Ganpati God - Bappa, is usually offered as prasad.

The urban landscape is changing. Small workshops and studios spring up all over Mumbai, where skilled artisans pour their creativity into Ganesh idols of all shapes and sizes

Every style from traditional to contemporary finds its place

One in life time places to visit in this season to take blessings of Ganpati Bappa, Big famous Pandals like Lalbaug cha Raja, Ganesh galli cha Raja, Chinchpoklicha Chintamani. With this you can also see Ganpati Bappa in each & every society in Mumbai.

As we reach on Moon this year we see Chandrayaan decoration for Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Visarjan, Ganpati visarjan 2023

Anant Chaturdashi is the day when devotees of Lord Ganpati bid him farewell. It is likewise known as Ganesh Visarjan or Ganpati Visarjan. Ganesh Visarjan is usually completed after 1.5, three, five and seven days by many people

Ganesh Visarjan is a famous occassion, everyone gets very excited and they do lot of preparations and arrangements like perform Ganeshji arti, dance & puja but at the same time it is very emotional moment as we bid farewell to our Ganpati Bappa in which devotees immerse the idol of Lord Ganesha in water so that Ganesh can return to his home

Flashing some Glimpse of the last day of Ganeshotsav

Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai is not just a religious event but also a cultural phenomenon that reflects the vibe and harmonious spirit of the city. It showcases the rich cultural heritage of Maharashtra and is a must-visit experience for anyone interested in Indian festivals and traditions.