The 10-day annual Ganesh Utsav kicked off in Jharsuguda Brajrajnagar, Belpahar, Bandhbahal, Banharpali and other rural pockets in Jharsuguda district on Thursday.
Many gigantic Ganesh idols with interesting concepts, most of which were brought from Nagpur, Pune and Raipur have spellbound the visitors. Besides, many visitors are attracted to the Marwadi Pandal by the Friends Club of Jharsuguda, where a sand sculpture has been made by noted sand artist Sudarshan Patnaik. The sculpture illustrates lord Ganesha blessing Prime Minister Narenda Modi for his programmes like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Skill India and Digital India. Another major attraction is a giant idol of lord Ganesh in lamatibahal area by the Brajrajnagar Yuva Sangam Club.
Besides, special prayers are carried out at various Ganesh temples in the district. The district police have made elaborate arrangements to ensure peaceful celebrations of the festival.