Last week, Amit and I, went to the temple as usual on Tuesday evening. We did our normal prayers without realizing that the same day was the day of Ganesha Visarjan. Although the Marathi community had already celebrated Ganesha Visarjan two days back, i.e. on Sunday, but still couple of UCF (University of Central Florida) students had brought their own stapit Ganesha idol to perform the visarjan ceremony. I consider ourselves lucky that we got an opportunity to participate in this great ritual.
Back in Pune (India), I realized the importance of Ganesha Chaturthi and how significantly it is celebrated in parts of Maharashtra. I was astonished to see how Ganesh ji is carved by creative sculptures & try their hands to make them come to life. It's one festival I was unaware of its popularity until I went to Pune and felt the festivity myself. It's amazing and hard to express in words...
Ganesha, is know for generating work, adding meaning to people's life and giving them hope for future. People during the Ganesha Chaturthi pray the lord for hope to return soon next year. 'Ganpati Bappa Moriya Pudhchya Varshi Lavkarya'
2 comments:
Very truly said, I miss the festival celebration in Mumbai, its so full of life. From where in pune do you belong. I did my MBA from HNIMR, Karve Nagar
Nothing compares to the post that you have added to the blog, Padma. Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and Prasadam for Ganesh Chaturthi are one great posts dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Thanks for giving more insight to the way you celebrate and how you perform the morning Pooja.
I was in Pune just for an year (2004-05). I was on a contractual job and was posted near Aundh, a place called Baner. I sincerely wish I could have spend more time there. I love the people, the weather, the festivity and everything that comes together. I am glad to know that you are from Pune. First it was being Indian, then professional, followed by passion of cooking and now you from Pune. That gives us another string that ties us together :).
Have fun, and keep posting those wonderful recipes.
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