The city of lakes welcomed the lord Ganesha on Monday, as the 10-day long festival commenced. Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated as the birth of lord Ganesha and he is considered to be the God of wisdom and prosperity.
Being popular and celebrated with a lot of fervor across the nation, the citizens of State capital started worshiping idols of Ganesha in different beautiful forms. One could find 15 to 25 feet tall idols of lord Ganesha and the city is being observed echoing with the chants ‘Ganpati Bapa Morya’ as the idols reached homes and pandals.
Besides especially erected pandals, the Ganesha temples are being decorated with flowers and lights to observe the 10 day long festival. Further, people have decorated their homes and home temples with flowers and other accessories. Besides, one of the famous sweets of lord Ganesha, ‘Modak’ is also being prepared at sweet shops and even at homes.
Notably, various people observe this day differently and with different beliefs. On this occasion, some renowned artists of the city extend their greetings to the citizens.
Avinash Dixit, artist coordinator of Bhopal says, “Ganesh Chaturthi for me is an occasion to worship lord Ganesha with a lot of spirituality. As he is a symbol of prosperity we worship him before any joyous occasion so for me this occasion has a special place.”
Further, a renowned and a noted theatre artiste Alok Chaterjee said, "Ganesh Chaturthi is something that teaches us a lot. Ganesh Chaturthi inspires us to dedicate our life for our parents. Secondly it teaches us to follow the righteous path and thirdly to discard the evils from us and from the society. He is the creator and a loving lord of children. He brings joy, prosperity, peace and happiness in everyone’s life and I wish, may prosperity comes to all this year.”
Besides, a distinguished artist and ceramist and in-charge of Ceramic studio Bharat Bhavan Devilal Patidar says, "I extend my warm greetings to all the citizens of State capital on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. This festival, which is celebrated with gaiety and fervour in all parts of the country, marks the birthday of lord Ganesha. On this joyous occasion, may lord Ganesha bless us all with wisdom, prosperity and good fortune," he further added.