'Bappa's blessings are forever with everyone'

We ask you, dear readers to send us your Ganpati pictures!

Laddoos, modaks, gujiyas, balushahis, fruits... Prashant Kulkarni lays it all out for Lord Ganesha.

This is the 23rd year Bishakha and Sumantra Sarkar have brought Lord Ganesha home.

'This time it's in Kolkata, while last 3 years it was in Auckland,' says Sumantra.

This cute little Ganpati has brought his parents, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, along.

'Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi makes me very happy, I eagerly look forward to every year for this special day.

'Lord Ganesha keeps me motivated and grounded and helps me take right decisions in my life,' says Hari Krishna Bonela from Calgary, Canada.

Jayshree Desai and Anirudha Shanbhag from California 'feel blessed to bring Ganpati Bappa home again.

'This is the first time we will be celebrating Ganesha Chaturthi without kids as empty-nesters, but we know that Bappa's blessings are forever there with everyone,' says Anirudha.

Ankur Rajkhowa and his family celebrate Ganeshotsav at their residence in Bhubaneswar. Please click on/hover over the image for a closer look.

Dear Readers, how are you celebrating Ganeshotsav this year?

Have you made the idol at home?

What is special about the celebrations this year? Do you have a theme for the festival?

Please send your Ganpati 2022 pictures to getahead@rediff.co.in (Subjectline: My Lord Ganesha).

Do mention your Name and Where You Live. Also, WHY Lord Ganesha has a special place in your heart.

Do you have an unforgettable memory related to Lord Ganesha? We'd love to hear about it.

Is there a favourite prasad you make for Lord Ganesha? Do share the recipe and pictures with us.

Going pandal-hopping? Share your pictures with us.

Feature Presentation: Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com