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Lord Ganesha: Dil Ka Raja

By KIRTI AND JAGDISH THAKKAR, ASHISH BHAGWAT, SANTOSH MITTAL, RITESH AND GIRDHARILAL PODAR, NITESH PALRECHA
Last updated on: September 07, 2022 13:40 IST
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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. 


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

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KIRTI AND JAGDISH THAKKAR, ASHISH BHAGWAT, SANTOSH MITTAL, RITESH AND GIRDHARILAL PODAR, NITESH PALRECHA