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Places to Visit during Ganesh Chaturthi: The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great pomp in India. Especially in Maharashtra and surrounding states, its beauty is made. This year Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on 27 August. This festival is held in these states for 10 days and these days the view here is worth seeing.
On Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees not only establish Lord Ganesha at home or pandals but also involve cultural programs, processions and collective festivals. If you want to make Ganeshotsav special this time, then you can travel to these cities where the atmosphere of celebration is the most unique and grand.
Mumbai: The heart of Ganeshotsav- Ganesh Chaturthi should be mentioned and Mumbai’s name does not come, this cannot happen. The statue of the famous Lalbagcha king here is famous all over India. Millions of devotees throng here every year for darshan. Large pandals are decorated in different parts of the city. Grand processions, drums, drums and light shows are worth watching.
Pune: Confluence of tradition and modernity- Pune is a big center of Ganeshotsav after Mumbai. The Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple here has special significance for every devotee. A large number of cultural programs, music, dance and folk art are organized in the city. There is a beautiful combination of modernity and tradition in Ganesh Chaturthi of Pune.
Konkan Region: Traditional Festival between Nature- If you want to enjoy Ganeshotsav in a calm and traditional atmosphere, then the Konkan region is best for you. Ganesh is established at home in families here. The beach, greenery and the natural beauty of villages make this festival more special. Here the real ‘desi’ form of celebration is seen.
Nashik: Colorful processions- Nashik is known for its special procession and attractive tableaux during Ganeshotsav. The processions here are very creative and artistic. The crowd and spiritual atmosphere of devotees gives this place a different identity.
Goa: Ghar-like festival- Ganeshotsav in Goa is known as Chawath. The celebration here is not grand like Mumbai and Pune, but is celebrated with great affinity between family and family. The special thing is that the idols of Ganesha are made from betel nut, cane and coconut here. Towns like Mapusa and Marsel become a center of special attraction during this period.
Hyderabad: Khairatabad Ganapati’s Dhoom- Hyderabad is famous for Ganeshotsav, the capital of Telangana. The Khairatabad Ganapati here is one of the tallest statues in the country. Thousands of people come to see the huge idol. Traditional music and dance programs enhance the beauty of this festival.
Bengaluru: Modern and traditional colors- The view of Ganeshotsav in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, is slightly different. Here big public pandals are decorated, as well as small festivals are celebrated in mohallas and societies. The speed of the modern city and a unique confluence of traditional religious atmosphere is seen here.
Gujarat: Surat and Raunak of Ahmedabad- Ganeshotsav has its own style in Gujarat too. The government of Surat is very famous. At the same time, the fun of pandal hoping in Ahmedabad is different, where every street and Mohalla are immersed in devotion to Ganpati.
Ganesh Chaturthi is not only a religious festival, but also a symbol of India’s diversity and unity. The celebration of every city is for different colors and style. Whether you see the grandeur of Mumbai and Pune, the traditional form of Goa or the enthusiasm of Hyderabad and Gujarat – the experience of everywhere will be unforgettable for you. (Image Credit: Canva)
