The spectacular Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most celebrated festivals in India celebrated for 10 days. In honor of Lord Ganesha – the lovable elephant-headed God – Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav is celebrated as a major event in states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, and Tamil Nadu. Most importantly it is the festival which with great pomp and show in Maharashtra. The festival by many Hindu families across India.
This festival with much grandeur in homes. The festival is celebrated on the 4th day of the Bhadrapada month according to the Hindu calendar, which falls on 19th September 2023 this year. Celebrated for a period of 10 days, Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 is on September 10th while the last day called Anant Chaturdasi is on September 19th.
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The beginning of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival by bringing home a clay idol of Lord Ganesha or to the elaborately decorated community of Sarvajanik pandals. With soaring chants and traditional drum beats, the deity is the place that would be his abode for the next 11 days. It is then ritualistic ceremonies/aartis in the morning and evening to invoke the Lord’s presence in the idol.
The last day of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival is the most exciting of all, the devotees gather around the idol in large numbers to worship and pray for the last time as the idol away to in water. This ritual is known as Ganesh Visarjan. The idol is decorated with flowers and fabrics out of the pandals amidst a procession of devotees singing and dancing to the beats of the large drums chanting phrases “ Ganpati Bappa Morya” –“ pudchya varshi Lavakar ya” in praise of the lord, urging him to come back again next year.
Introduction to Ganesh Visarjan
Ganesh Visarjan, also known as Ganpati Visarjan, is a significant ritual in the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, which marks the culmination of the celebrations dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Visarjan means “immersion,” and during this ritual, the Ganesha idols that and worshipped during the festival in a water body, usually a river, lake, or sea. This symbolizes the departure of Lord Ganesha to his abode while seeking his blessings for a safe journey and a promise to return the next year.
Here’s an overview of the Ganesh Visarjan ritual:
- Procession:
On the day of Ganesh Visarjan, devotees gather around the Ganesha idols for a final procession. The idols on beautifully decorated chariots or carried on shoulders in a lively and colorful parade through the streets.
- Chants and Music:
During the procession, people sing devotional songs, chant slogans like “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” (O Lord Ganesha, come again early next year), and play traditional musical instruments.
- Final Prayers:
Before the immersion, a final aarti (ceremonial offering of light). Devotees express their gratitude to Lord Ganesha and seek his blessings for their well-being.
- Immersions:
The procession culminates at a water body, where the idols are. As the idols into the water, devotees continue chanting and singing. The immersion is a poignant moment as it signifies bidding farewell to the deity.
- Eco-Friendly Practices:
In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on eco-friendly practices during Ganesh Visarjan.
Similarly, Many communities opt for idols made from biodegradable materials and use natural colors for decoration. This is to minimize the environmental impact of the immersion process.
- Multiple Days of Visarjan:
Depending on local traditions and personal choices, Ganesh Visarjan can take place on different days.
However, Some people perform the immersion on the same day as the main festival (Anant Chaturdashi), while others may choose to perform it on the second, fifth, seventh, or even the eleventh day after the start of the festival.
- Emphasis on Values:
Ganesh Visarjan is not only a religious ritual but also a symbolic act that teaches the values of impermanence, humility, and letting go.
Also, It reminds devotees of the transient nature of life and the importance of detachment from material possessions.
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