Ganesh Visarjan (Dhokali)

Ganesh Visarjan (Kolshet Ghat)

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesha Chaturthi or Ganesha Festival is a day on which Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi .It is celebrated as it is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. The festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). Typically, the day usually falls between 20 August and 15 September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi .

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Ganesha Sculptures outside Dhokali

Sanket, Akshay & Tobin (from left to right) at Sanket's Home. We all left after attending the Puja at Sanket's place.