Lord Ganesha: Dil Ka Raja

We ask you, Dear Readers, to send us your Ganpati pictures!

Kirti and Jagdish Thakkar from Virar, the township adjoining Mumbai, feel blessed to bring Ganpati Bappa home. Please click on/hover over the image for a closer look.

 

Ashish Bhagwat from Bhusawal, says, 'Celebrating Ganeshotsav with my family.

'Ukadiche Modak... hmmm, my favourite prasad.'

 

Santosh Mittal from Bhiwandi, Thane, brought home an 'eco-friendly Ganeshji.'

He says his children -- 14 year old Riddhi and twin 12 year olds Aditya and Abhishek -- 'wait desperately every year to welcome Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi as their friend Ganesha fulfills our wishes every year.'

Santosh shares some facts about his Ganeshji.

• Ganeshji murti is made of pure mud.
• Entire decor is handcrafted by Radha, Riddhi, Aditya and Abhishek
• They have worked around three-four hours for three to four days daily to complete the decoration as rest of the time they were busy in school.
• Have made modak and various other dishes at home for prasad.

Please click on/hover over the image for a closer look.

 

Ritesh and Girdharilal Podar from Kandivali east, north west Mumbai, says proudly, 'Complete handmade decoration using eco-friendly material.' Please click on/hover over the image for a closer look.

 

Nitesh Palrecha from Pune sends us a photo of his 'Dil ka raja'. Please click on/hover over the image for a closer look. 

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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