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Mumbai and Ganesh Chaturthi – it’s a magical combo that can wake up even the sleepiest Mumbaiakar with a big grin! You could quiz them in the middle of the night, and they’d still buzz with excitement, eagerness, and pure happiness. Ganesh Chaturthi isn’t just a festival but a heartwarming sensation that makes everyone groove – and guess what? This festive fever is not just within Mumbai; it’s worldwide!
As we talk about the detailed guide to the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration in Mumbai, we won’t just tell you about the pandals, or the places to be at but an overall vibe and tribe of this extravagant carnival in the city.
To begin with we will take you to the history of Ganesh Chaturthi and a little story stroll about how it came into action!
1When did Ganeshotsav Come Alive?
Ganesh Chaturthi has been celebrated since Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s era, people welcomed lord Ganesh by bringing his idol to their homes during the festival, it is a Hindu festival for celebrating the birth of the god Ganesh. This is a very special time for the devotees to treat the lord and fulfil their most desired goals.
During India’s freedom struggle, Lokmanya Tilak revised it from a private to a public event for people to come together and celebrate in unity. That’s when most of the sarvajanik (public) Ganeshotsav began. Ganeshotsav is the purest festival that one can experience in Mumbai, right from the bustling corners to the aarti chants in almost every house. It’s a true delight for the eyes!
2Agman Sohala – Grand Welcoming
If you think that Ganesh Chaturthi is a best experience only during the 11 days, then you might be wrong! Because it’s a festival that begins months before it’s actual celebration. We are talking about the ‘grand agman sohala!! One of the most anticipated moment for all the devotees is the Ganesh Agman.
You will find roads packed with enthusiast Ganesh Bhaktas grandly taking Ganesh to it’s pandal during the agman sohala 9which is known as the miravnuk yatra i.e. Procession), sometimes doing the agman sohala in the pandal it’s self. Everywhere there is dhol-tasha playing and people dancing with joy.
3Ganesh Pandals to Visit
The best part of Ganesh Chaturthi is definitely pandal hopping at night!! In Mumbai you will find multiple Ganesh pandals from Lalbaugh to Girgoan and more. We have complied the top 7 amongst them for your pandal hopping experience to go great! Check out 7 Ganesh Pandals in Mumbai!
4Famous Ganesh Slogans to Know
Ganeshotsav being the most charming and fun-filled festival of Hindus, Mumbai is adorned in each and every corner with festive shenanigan’s all you could hear is chants and prayers of ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’. The energy of all these happenings will surely make you want to be a part of this celebrations, and what you really need to know is!? The most lovely Ganesha slogans.
Here are few very famous and most loved Ganesha slogans that you need to know while experiencing this festival in Mumbai –
-Ganpati Bappa Morya,
-Ek Don Thin Char, Ganpaticha Jai Jai Kar, Pach che sath aath Ganpati hain sabhke sath,
-Ganpati gele gavala, chain padhena amhala
-Ganpati Bappa Morya, Phudcya varshi lavkar ya
-Kaha Chali ho Goriya, Ganpati Bappa Morya
5Outfit You can Wear During the Festival
While you are in Mumbai to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, you will have to know this. Most of the devotees follow a certain dress code and that is one of the most charming view to witness. You will find them dressed up in pretty outfits like, sadra, saree, ethnic dresses, kurta sets, and anything traditional. So to make your Ganeshotsav celebration in Mumbai extra memorable, you can get dressed in your traditional outfits!
6Bappa’s Sendoff!
After all the festive shenanigan’s, the most emotional part arrives…The Visarjan (Bappa’s Sendoff). You might think that Ganpati Visarjan is a very basic ritual that is followed by everyone, but in reality this has to be the most grandest event to witness ever. Ganesha is an emotion that everyone connects to immensely which is why all this festivities are taken on another level and Visajan is one big part of it.
People gather together and share the beautiful Agman Sohala, singing ‘Phudchya varshi lavkar ya” hoping that Ganesh arrives soon next year, for all to again unite in this beautiful carnival.
Conclusion
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Vaidehi Pakhale October 11, 2022
