On Thursday, the 10-day long Ganesh Chaturthi began with traditional fervour and gaiety in Jharsuguda, Brajrajnagar, Belpahar, Bandhbahal and Banharpali with the installation of Ganpati idols in public pandals and households.
Heavy footfalls were witnessed at various pandals, including Marwari Para, Thana Chowk and Lamtibahal area with people from various parts of the towns and surrounding villages thronging to different puja pandals.
The biggest Ganesh Utsav of the district is the talk of the town this season.
The Friends Club Puja Committee of Marwadi Para has put up a beautiful Himalaya and sea theme on their pandal. President Ajay Poddar informed that this is the 46th edition of their puja.
Brajrajnagar’s Yuva Sangam Club has installed an 11.5 feet tall idol of Lord Ganesha to celebrate the festival.
A special Aarti was performed at the Thana Chowk Ganesh Puja Pandal and Belpahar Railway Fatak Ganesh pandal.
Members of the puja committee emphasized that their priority was to ensure a safe and grand Ganesh Chaturthi this year that draws a huge crowd from all over the district.