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Ganesh Chaturthi, Mumbai (Maharashtra , India)
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the Birth Anniversary of Lord Ganesha, the God of Wisdom and Prosperity. It falls on the fourth day of Bhadrapada, i.e., somewhere between August and September. The festival of Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated with lot of devotion and zest in all the parts of India but with particular interest in Mumbai.
A life-like clay model of Lord Ganesha is made 2-3 months prior to the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The size of this idol may vary from 3/4th of an inch to over 25 feet.
The idol of Ganesha is installed at homes and in elaborately decorated outdoor tents for people to view and pray and worshipped for ten days. On the last day, a grand procession is carried out and the idol is immersed in the water.
A life-like clay model of Lord Ganesha is made 2-3 months prior to the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The size of this idol may vary from 3/4th of an inch to over 25 feet.
The idol of Ganesha is installed at homes and in elaborately decorated outdoor tents for people to view and pray and worshipped for ten days. On the last day, a grand procession is carried out and the idol is immersed in the water.
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