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Bappa Morya! Americans welcome Lord Ganesha with much zeal

August 30, 2014 12:08 IST

This week, Hindus around the world celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, honoring the religion’s most memorable god. Indians living in America too, began the festivities on a high note.

To commemorate the 10-day festival, residents of Oak Tree Road in Edison, New Jersey have also set up a mandal with a 14-foot tall Lord Ganesha statue. The mandal organisers have also put up a 1,000-pound modak on display.

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