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Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Its almost September, which means it is the time to welcome Lord Ganesha into out homes. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. This festival is celebrates with much pomp and zeal in several states – Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka. This year, the celebration will take place over ten days, starting on September 6 and ending on September 17.
Hindus celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by the installation of Ganesh's clay idols in homes and public places. The festival concludes when the idol is carried in a public procession and immersed in a river of sea. This is done on the day of Anant Chaturdashi.
People also visit Lord Ganesha temple across the country to celebrate this festival. Here is a list of a few temples that you could visit.
Lalbaugcha Raja
Located in Pune, the temple is noteworthy around Ganesh Chaturthi, which is observed in the state of Maharashtra with a lot of vigor. The enormous size of the Ganesha idol at this temple is very popular across the country. It is usually adorned with valuable ornaments and jewellery. Many people visit this temple during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Siddhivinayak Temple
One of the most famous temples in the country, it is located in Mumbai’s Prabhadevi. Celebrities and high-ranking officials frequently come to this temple to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
Khajrana Ganesh Temple
Located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, the temple is used to be known for its gate and exterior wall which is constructed of silver, with depictions of many moods and festivities. Bricks, jaggery, limestone, mud, dirt, water, and other raw materials were used to create Lord Ganesh’s statue. According to the official website, the deity’s eyes are made of diamonds and the temple’s upper wall is constructed of silver.
Moti Dungri Temple
One of India’s most treasured Ganesh temples is the Moti Dungri Temple. It is situated in Jaipur, Rajasthan. An idol of Ganpati thought to be more than fifty years old, is kept at the shrine. It was transported from Gujarat.
Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple
This famous temple is located close to Pune. This temple’s representation of Lord Ganesh is 7.5 feet tall and 4 feet broad. The Ganesh idol is adorned with gold jewellery during Ganesh Chaturthi, which enhances its radiance.