Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Devotees across the country gear up for biggest festival

After celebrating Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami with full pomp and grandeur, Hindus across the country are now gearing up for the biggest festival in India, Ganesh Chaturthi.

Updated on: Aug 25, 2022 10:19 AM IST

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The 10-day long festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on August 31 this year. It is celebrated every year on the fourth day of the Hindu lunisolar calendar month Bhadrapada. Preparations are going on in full swing across the country. Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. (PTI)

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An artisan sprays paint on eco-friendly idols of the Hindu god lord Ganesha made with mud, jute and bamboo to reduce water pollution during the immersion rituals ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, at a workshop on the outskirts of Hyderabad. (AFP)

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An artist gives final touch to idols of Lord Ganesh at a workshop ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Delhi. (ANI)

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On this day, devotees worship the elephant-headed Hindu god and seek blessings for a prosperous and good future. (ANI)

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Devotees walk alongside an idol of elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesha through a street, ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai. (AFP)

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On this day, devotees bring home idols of Lord Ganesh, offer prayers and bhog for 10 days then immerse the idols in some water body. (AFP)

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In Uttar Pradesh Chandausi, a 'Swarna Ganesh' adorned with gold is being made for Ganesh Chaturthi. "It will be an 18 feet tall idol. It is being prepared with gold decorative items on the lines of Tirupati Balaji," says Ajay Arya, a person associated with the project said. (ANI)

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"After 2 years Ganesh Utsav is being celebrated. This time there're no restrictions. The price of idols has increased due to hike in prices of Plaster of Paris (PoP)," a seller was quoted by saying news agency ANI. (AP)