Maharashtra CM Fadnavis, wife perform Ganesh Aarti at official residence 'Varsha' - World News Network

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 27 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, along with his wife Amruta Fadnavis, offered prayers and performed Ganesh Aarti at his official residence ‘Varsha’ in Mumbai on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on Wednesday.
The ten-day festival, starting today, will conclude on Anantha Chaturdashi.
Speaking to reporters, CM Fadnavis said, “I extend my best wishes to all the Ganesh bhakts across the world. May Lord Ganesh give us the strength to fight the issues in front of the country. I hope all of you will celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with great enthusiasm and also follow the law and order…”
This auspicious ten-day festival starts with ‘Chaturthi’ and ends on ‘Anantha Chaturdashi’. The festive period is also known as ‘Vinayak Chaturthi’ or ‘Vinayak Chavithi’. The festival celebrates Ganesha as the ‘God of New Beginnings’ and the ‘Remover of Obstacles’ as well as the god of wisdom and intelligence.
Meanwhile, in Mumbai, Devotees thronged the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Temple to offer prayers on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
For the festivities, people bring Lord Ganesh idols to their homes, observe fasts, prepare mouth-watering delicacies, and visit pandals during the festival.
Celebrated across the country, the festival sees lakhs of devotees gathering in temples and mandals to seek blessings from Lord Ganesh.
Earlier on Sunday, the first look of Mumbai’s famous Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled. Crafted with unmatched artistry, Lalbaugcha Raja isn’t merely an idol; it’s a symbol of collective faith, artistic mastery, and the vibrant spirit of Mumbai.
Every year, millions of devotees come here for darshan. The unveiling of the Lalbaugcha Raja, the iconic Ganesh idol, is another main attraction of the festival.
The history of the Lalbaugcha Raja is quite famous, as it is the popular Ganesh Idol of Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, located at Putlabai Chawl, a worship place founded in 1934. The Lalbaugcha Raja Ganapati idol has been taken care of by the Kambli family for over eight decades.
Earlier in July, the Maharashtra government declared the public Ganeshotsav as the “Maharashtra State Festival.”
The announcement was made in the Legislative Assembly by Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, who stated that the tradition of public Ganeshotsav was initiated in Maharashtra in 1893 by Lokmanya Tilak.”
This festival is deeply rooted in social, national, freedom, self-respect, and linguistic pride. It continues in the same spirit today. It is a matter of pride and honour for Maharashtra,” Shelar had told the Assembly. He emphasised that the Government of Maharashtra is committed to preserving and promoting the cultural significance and global presence of this festival. (ANI)

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