Also, the weekend plan is sorted because its pandal hopping time. The tradition of pandal hopping regardless of what caste or religion you belong to, enables you to celebrate togetherness in the most wonderful way. Oh! And do we need to mention, it gives you a chance to doll up in the best of your traditional attire?Ĥ. It provides an occasion to meet all the long-lost friends and relatives and spend some quality time with them.ģ. The sounds of blaring horns and roaring heavy vehicles are replaced by bhajans and the chants of " Ganpati Bappa Morya".Ģ.
With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, let's take a look at the many perks this religious occasion brings into your life if you are in this city.ġ. Think vibrant decorations every direction you look into, traditional attire, pandals, sweet meats and the air filled with chants in praise of Lord Ganesha, to mention the least. The preparations start almost a month in advance and this festival transforms the city into a place of godliness and sanctity. These idols stay for a specific number of days and it is believed that during this period Lord Ganesha helps the hosts and people around, in dealing with their troubles. Regardless of one's caste, creed or religion, it has the potential to bring together every dweller of the metropolis and facilitate the feeling of belongingness and togetherness amongst them.įor those who are unaware of the vigour of the Ganpati festival, it is during this period that people welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes and colonies in form of idols - big or small. Now, you might argue that this auspicious occasion is celebrated all over India, so what's the big deal? But, trust us on this, once you've experienced it in Mumbai, you wouldn't want to be anywhere else during this time. Of the many festivals that the city of dreams makes the most of, the Ganpati festival (the period between Ganesh Chaturthi and Anant Chaturthi) is one of the mass-favourites. Remember how we took you on a food trail during Ramazan a couple of weeks ago? Mumbai is one of the most culturally diverse cities in India which is why the city is buzzing with festivities and celebrations every alternate week.
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