Ganapathi Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya

My dearest and adorable friends

This week we are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi around the world….

 Lord Ganesh….the elephant headed god, remover of obstacles and son of Lord Shiva and mother Parvati is widely worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.

 Traditionally invoked at the beginning of any new venture.

Weeks or even months before Ganesh Chaturthi, artistic clay models of Lord Ganesha are made by specially skilled artisans.

They are beautifully decorated and depict Lord Ganesh in vivid poses. The size of these statues may vary from 3/4 of an inch to over 70 feet.

The tallest Ganesha Idol made which stood 117 feet tall was situated in the city of Visakhapatnam in 2012.

Traditionally, the idol is sculpted out of mud taken from nearby one’s home. After the festival, it is returned to the Earth by immersing it in a nearby water body.

 This cycle was meant to represent the cycle of creation and dissolution in Nature.

For 10 days…Prayers are done for Lord Ganesha and on the 11th day, the idol is taken through the streets in a procession accompanied with dancing, singing, to be immersed in a river or the sea.

This symbolizes a ritual see-off of the Lord in his journey towards his abode in Kailash while taking away with him the misfortunes of all man.

All join in this final procession shouting "Ganapathi Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya" (O father Ganesha, come again early next year).

Wish you all a lovely evening and loads of blessing from the Lord….

 Kam City