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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Know Significance Of The Festival And Why Modak Is Offered To Lord Ganesha

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Know Significance Of The Festival And Why Modak Is Offered To Lord Ganesha

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of the Hindu god Lord Ganesha. It is believed he first come into being in the Chaturthi of Bhadrapada. In Hindu calendar Bhadra or Bhadrapada corresponds to the month of August/September. Lord Ganesh is worshipped as Vighnaharta as he is known as the remover of obstacles. He is also considered as the Sukh Karta…

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Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Begin on a Low-key Note in Maharashtra as Covid-19 Dampens Spirit

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Begin on a Low-key Note in Maharashtra as Covid-19 Dampens Spirit

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The usual spirit and fervour of the festival was relatively low this year.

The usual pandal decorations in the city are missing this year and cultural events have been replaced by public awareness programmes and health camps by the mandals.

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Last Updated: August 22, 2020, 12:20 PM IST

Amid the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on public movement, the 10-day Ganesh festival…

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Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Begin on a Low-key Note in Maharashtra as Covid-19 Dampens Spirit

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Begin on a Low-key Note in Maharashtra as Covid-19 Dampens Spirit

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The usual spirit and fervour of the festival was relatively low this year.

The usual pandal decorations in the city are missing this year and cultural events have been replaced by public awareness programmes and health camps by the mandals.

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Last Updated: August 22, 2020, 12:20 PM IST

Amid the coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on public movement, the…

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DAY 4554

Jalsa, Mumbai                     Aug 21,  2020                 Fri 10:58 PM

Routine .. 

.. the disruption wavers the mind body and act  .. what comes in the flow, flows away in the uncertain terrain of unsureness .. lost and confused at times , eventually collecting wits and demonstrating awareness .. time .. time consumption .. and the doubts .. 

.. quarantined solo , within premises of known and own living is acceptable .. but the repeats mundane the daily .. limited area of movement , well , certainly more expansive than the one hospitalised at .. but similar bearings .. 

.. up .. chores mornings .. seated on regular .. assess the connects .. the modern day contraptions make questions answered in instant .. speed of knowing, and then .. what .. maybe the mobility of body walks .. watches and its efficiency mastering all the data .. now introduced to the latest made in INDIA .. time, temperature, oxygen content readings, BP .. steps taken .. exercise routine designed and reminded .. all .. on the wrist .. and the dashboard .. dashboard designated to record and keep on one board the indicators of several watches given out to multiple personnel .. 

.. cost approx. Rs 6000 .. !!   

.. charge it download the Apps., needed and BINGO !!

Marvels of science .. now leading humanity to a dependence that shall eventually overwhelm us and leave us at the dependence of them .. they are already there .. the dependence is marked and viral .. soon it shall overtake us all ..

.. however .. what about belief .. soul .. forces unseen .. the power of them .. will they be controlled too .. 

.. there be work within distance now .. precautioned and partitioned .. disinfected and sanitised .. tested .. distanced .. no touch .. masked .. 

.. BUT what of the work .. would it have the same effect .. 

.. living these pandemic days in the virtual reality of distress and workability .. in the communication of farthest distance .. what effects would it have ..

.. several question marks abound .. 

.. stories ideas and script details come, treated with the chemical dust .. plannings galore .. but dealing with the immediate on hand about to begin shall be under test in couple days .. 

.. every move and thought now undergoes apprehension and questions .. the freedom of the move thought and act constrained limited and in the doubt of should it or should it not ..

.. so .. what .. what be work concentration when the concentrate is on other non work related thought .. work suffer .. perhaps .. shall determine soon .. odd .. the thinking of the change in functioning .. at this age and time it disrupts .. 

... BUT .. disruption was the go all and be all of all .. we would not be here if not for disruption .. disruption brought change .. change brought fresh thought and invention to overcome ..

SO .. in time we shall overcome this disruption too .. with a prayer hopefully ..

PRAYER .. that came out of the distress of disruption .. had its own words , its own addressee its address - age .. long be the lives of those that first invented them .. who chose the words , the tunes of song in them .. the recitation protocol .. where how and when .. all designed to deliver us from the unknown ..

HUMAN .. humanity .. the complexities of our being .. all a mystery .. and the science that came as a result of the being, now labouring to determine the why and how .. the dichotomy of life and existence .. 

.. sitting here vacant .. with the know of time for rest and bed .. but the look forward does not incite .. 

.. OK shall find it .. 

meanwhile .. greetings for Ganesh Chaturthi ..

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2020 Ganesh Chaturthi Festival

This tremendous celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi respects the introduction of the dearest Hindu elephant-headed god, Lord Ganesha, famously venerated for his capacity to evacuate snags and bring favorable luck. The celebration is commended in an open way. Nearby people group rival each other to set up the most amazing Ganesha sculpture and show. Anticipate swarmed avenues, loaded up with disorderly enthusiasts, and heaps of music.

Do take note of that Ganesh celebration festivities are reduced for the current year. While the celebration will in any case proceed, the size of icons has been diminished and they will be inundated in fake lakes without open parades.

An outline clarifying Ganesh celebrations

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Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Dates

The celebration happens late August or early September, contingent upon the pattern of the moon. It falls on the fourth day after the new moon in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. In 2020, Ganesh Chaturthi is on August 22. The celebration reaches out more than 10 days with the greatest display occurring on the most recent day called Anant Chaturdashi, which falls on September 1, 2020.

Discover when is Ganesh Chaturthi in future years.

Where is it Celebrated?

The celebration is generally celebrated in the territory of Maharashtra, where it began as an open celebration in the city of Pune over 125 years prior. In spite of the fact that there is banter over who began it there (Sardar Krishnaji Khasgiwale, political dissident Bhausaheb Rangari or political dissident Lokmanya Tilak), its primary object was to bring individuals of various classes and stations together to join them against the British principle. The symbol at Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati sanctuary in Budhwar Peth is well known and authentic.

Festivities have spread to different states including Goa, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

See photographs of Ganesh celebration festivities in India.

Probably the best spot to encounter the celebration is in Mumbai. It happens in an uncommon manner at the transcending Siddhivinayak sanctuary, arranged in the focal south Mumbai neighborhood of Prabhadevi, which is committed to Lord Ganesha. An inestimable number of lovers visit the sanctuary to participate in supplications and offer their appreciation to the God during the celebration. Likewise, around 10,000 sculptures of Lord Ganesh are shown at different areas over the city. The parade and inundation of the sculptures on the most recent day is epic! This is what you have to think about the Ganesh celebration in Mumbai.

Ganesh celebration in Mumbai.

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How is it Celebrated?

The celebration starts with the establishment of tremendous intricately created rules of Ganesha in homes and platform, which have been extraordinarily built and perfectly enhanced. Craftsmans put a very long time of exertion into making the sculptures. It's illegal to take a gander at the moon on this first night as legend had it the moon snickered at Lord Ganesha when he tumbled from his vehicle, the rodent. On Anant Chaturdashi (the most recent day), the sculptures are strutted through the lanes, joined by much singing and moving, and afterward submerged in the sea or different waterways. In Mumbai alone, in excess of 150,000 sculptures are drenched every year!

Perceive how sculptures are made for the Ganesh celebration in Mumbai.

What Rituals are Performed?

When a sculpture of Lord Ganesh is introduced, a service is embraced to summon his blessed nearness into the sculpture. This custom is known as the Prana Pratishtha, during which various mantras are recounted. Following this, an uncommon love function is performed. Contributions of desserts, blossoms, rice, coconut, jaggery, and coins are made to the God. The sculpture is additionally blessed with red Chandan powder. Supplications are offered to Lord Ganesha consistently during the celebration. Sanctuaries dedicated to Lord Ganesha additionally arrange uncommon occasions and supplications. The individuals who have a Ganesha sculpture in their home treat and care for him as a much-adored visitor.

Indian enthusiasts commending the most recent day of the Gansesha Chaturhi (Gansesha celebration) along the Yamuna stream. On the this last day of the celebration, a large number of mortar icons are submerged into waterways.

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For what reason are the Ganesh Statues Immersed in Water toward the End of the Festival?

Hindus love icons, or sculptures, of their divine beings since it gives them an obvious structure to appeal to. They likewise perceive that the universe is in a steady condition of progress. Structure in the long run offers away to amorphousness. Be that as it may, the vitality despite everything remains. The drenching of the sculptures in the sea, or different waterways, and ensuing decimation of them fills in as a token of this conviction. It instructs that everything is brief throughout everyday life and that it's occasionally important to relinquish things we love.

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Why is Celebrating Eco-Friendly Ganpati Important in Todays World ?

With the winter waning and the spring arriving, India will witness a host of festivals in the months of February-March. One of the most prominent festivals to be celebrated during this occasion is the Maghi Ganeshotsav or Maghi Ganesh Chaturthi. Although this festival is marked across the country in various forms, it is the state of Maharashtra where the festival is celebrated in its biggest form with a  lot of pomp and zest. The celebrations are very unique. With the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown in 2020, all festivals were celebrated in every sober way with no big and colorful or ostentatious display. In view of this, in 2021, the Maghi Ganeshotsav is expected to be special.  Devotees will welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes by bringing in a Ganpati idol, venerating the idol and organizing get together following social distancing rules in their capacities for a period of 1,3,5,7,9 or 11 days.  During this celebration, the hosts generally call along with their families, friends, near and dear ones for paying their obeisance to the lord. There's a lot of enjoyment as people consume the specially prepared Prasad or offering while socializing with each other. Children are all too excited to wear new clothes and meet up with cousins and extended family members. At many places, a common feast is organized and the preparations are distributed amongst all present alongside making donations and charity to the needy.

 The current method of celebrating the occasion has a historic significance. Inspired by the Maratha empire where the Peshwas organized a mega congregation during Ganeshotsav, the present form of celebration was initiated by nationalists fighting for India's Independence from the British in Saurashtra. Led by the revolutionary leader Bal Gangadhar Tilak who used Ganeshotsav to set up Pandals or stalls where he organized meetings and generated social support for the freedom struggle amongst the common public.

After the independence of India and the subsequent formation of the state of Maharashtra; This also gave rise to the practice of affluent groups and political parties organizing a common pandal with a common idol open to all people to visit and seek blessings. Such groups are still highly active and every year they invest in getting the biggest idols, sprucing up the stage to look bigger and better to attract more devotees, donations, to outdo each other. This competition has resulted in the creation of workshops that spring up just before the festival to create large-sized idols and industrialization of art that was traditionally a domain of small-time artisans, now employing professionals in large numbers, using skeletons made of wooden frames and stilts along with harmful chemicals like Plaster of Paris and synthetic paints to make the idols lightweight and ensure they do not break during transport.

As a result, today the Ganeshotsav celebrations have resulted in a large amount of pollution and damage to the environment as well as life too. Idols are made from Plaster of Paris and use synthetic paints. The send-off ceremony for ganeshotsav sees the idols being immersed in water bodies like rivers and sea on the final day of the Pooja. Since the Idols are made from synthetic materials they do not dissolve in water completely and remain in the bodies slowly giving out the poison that kills a lot of marine life. This creates a large amount of water pollution and damages many water bodies too. As the idols made from POP and synthetic materials do not decompose they also give rise to the garbage that is dumped on the banks and coasts by the water bodies contributing to pollution of the surroundings. 

To get over the problem without having to do away with the celebrations many people are coming up with various alternatives to reduce water pollution and promote sustainability. The most successful and commonly promoted idea is to go for Eco-friendly Ganesha idols. Eco-friendly Ganesh idols are idols that are made from natural materials, organic sources and which can degrade in a way that is easy, short time and does not harm the environment at all. Many of these are made using natural clay or Shadu Mati that is considered traditionally auspicious. Also since the clay is totally natural when immersed in water the idol dissolves completely without leaving a trace or damaging the marine life or the ecosystem. 

Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in an eco-friendly way is very important as we know that less than 1% of the total fresh water in the world that can be used for drinking purposes is available in our country. With an ever-growing population, rapid industrialization, and reduction of forests, it is important for all of us to conserve water so that we can survive in the future. Polluting the water bodies with inorganic and non-degradable things will make the water unfit for drinking and cause serious illness.

At ecoganesha.com, our aim is to do our bit to keep the environment clean and free of pollution. We promote the use of sustainable ways to celebrate the festivals and are receiving a lot of love and support for this initiative. If you're looking for the perfect eco-friendly Ganesha idol for your home or celebration, we have a range of options for you. The idols are made by local craftsmen using recycled paper, organic clay, and red soil or Shadu Mati. Thus we are able to generate sustainable jobs for small-time artisans and promote as well as nurture their art. 

Check out ecoganesha.com today and order your EcoGanesha thus truly paying obeisance to the lord by nurturing the world he has created !

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Karwa Chauth 2020: Significance of Vrat and The Myth of The Hindu Festival

According to Hindu Mythology, Karva Chauth pooja is observed across the nation in the month of Karthik (Hindu calendar). On the fourth day of the Karthik month, Hindu married women pray for their husband’s long life and seek blessings from God. The married women observe fast on this auspicious day by offering Karva Chauth pooja. Adding that, they also offer food to God, which is considered as a part of Karva Chauth pooja. It is believed that Karva Chauth Vrat strengthens the husband-wife relationship and blesses them with a long and healthy life.

Over the years, however, the festival of Karwa Chauth has become more than just fasting, here are Five Brilliant Ways People Celebrate Karwa Chauth across the country.

In this blog, we will talk about the Karva Chauth pooja and its importance. But before that, let us find out how married women observe Karwa Chauth fast? The women keep this fast without having a single drop of water. Indian brides wear a traditional outfit and apply mehendi on their hands to perform the Karwa Chauth Vrat. In Hindu mythology, women can break the fast only after sighting the moon in the sky. Following the prayers, the couple exchanges the sweets to themselves and ends the fast.

The festival of Karwa Chauth is celebrated across the nation, mainly in Northern states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh. During this festival, women also worship Lord Shiva and Lord Parvati to seek longevity of their partner.

Karva Chauth 2020 - Pooja, Date and time

This year Karva Chauth will be observed on the 4th of November, Wednesday. Below are the date and timings to be noted:

Karwa Chauth Tithi Timings:

Chaturthi Starts: November 4th, 2020 at 03:24 AM

Chaturthi Ends: November 5th, 2020 at 05:14 AM

Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat: 05:32 PM to 06:52 PM

Timings for Karwa Chauth Vrat: 06:35 AM to 08:12 PM

Moonrise: 08:12 PM

During the Karwa Chauth pooja, breaking the fast and exchange of gifts can be done, once the beautiful sight of the Moon is visible. The married woman dresses like a bride in auspicious colours of Karva Chauth and stands along with her husband in front of the glowing moon. Later, the couple performs the rituals by singing folk songs, where the husband helps his better half to end the fast.

How to perform Karva Chauth Pooja?

There are some Do’s and Don’ts for Karva Chauth that one needs to keep in mind. Here is how to perform Karva Chauth Puja accurately:

Following sunrise, set yourself free from the day-to-day work.

Chant Hindu mantras while taking a bath in order to start your Karwa Chauth fast.

Then you can begin your one-day Fast. You should not consume food or drink water until you see the Moon.

In the evening, perform Ganesh pooja and worship the Goddess Parvati and the God Shiva. In case you are not aware of the Vedic rituals let our experts in performing Ganesh Puja online at the comforts of your home.

Look out for the glimpse of the Moon and once the Moon is visible, break the day-long fast.

Break your fast by drinking water and eating sweets from your husband’s hand.

Seek blessings from God and elderly people of your family.

Myth of Karva Chauth Vrat

According to the Hindu belief, the story of queen Veervati gave us the reason to observe Karva Chauth Vrat. The queen Veervati was the first one to keep the Karwa Chauth Vrat. The queen waited for the moon to appear so that she could break the fast. Later, the queen found herself unwell and seeing this, her brothers requested her to break the fast. When the queen refused to do so, her brothers came up with a bait and Veervati fell into it. When the queen agreed to break the fast, the news arrived that her husband, the King, was dead.

In Mahabharata, Draupadi kept the Karwa Chauth Vrat for the Pandavas. Similarly, goddess Parvati also had Karwa Chauth Vrat for her husband, Lord Shiva. Another tale behind the famous Karva Chauth Vrat is of women Karva who challenged Yama (God of death), and in return, she earned the longevity of her husband.

Wrapping Up:

Now, you know how this fast is being observed on Karwa Chauth and the significance of performing it. Women since ages keep Vrat to seek blessings for the longevity of their husbands. This not only shows the love of women to their husbands but also to her in-laws. In fact, the unmarried girls also keep Vrat on this day to fulfil their desire of getting a caring life partner.

Read More on How Women of Each Zodiac Sign Celebrate Karwa Chauth

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We wish our fellow readers a happy Karwa Chauth. May you have a pleasant time with your loved ones.

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Two-wheeler sales September 2020: Suzuki records 23.7% month-on-month growth – Times Now

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Two-wheeler sales September 2020: Suzuki records 23.7% month-on-month growth&nbsp

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The firm bought a complete of 71,661 unit in September, 2020

65,195 models of Suzuki’s scooters and bikes had been retailed in India final month

Suzuki additionally introduced the launch of latest liveries for Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Suzuki Gixxer sequence

Well, it’s the beginning of the month, so we’re getting sales reviews from all OEMs within the business, together with Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL). The Japanese two-wheeler producer shared that it bought 71,661 unit in September, 2020. This, the corporate defined, interprets right into a sequential growth (month-on-month) growth of 23.7 per cent in September 2020. The firm ascribes this growth to higher manufacturing numbers amongst different issues. 

Out of the overall sales, Suzuki bought 65,195 models within the home market, whereas 6,466 models had been exported in September 2020. So, when it comes to home sales, Suzuki Motorcycle India registered a 12 months-on-12 months growth of two.86 per cent in September 2020.

Koichiro Hirao, Managing Director, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt Ltd., mentioned, “We feel proud to see a double-digit sequential growth of 23.7% has helped us almost reach pre-COVID sales numbers. We have already witnessed an increased demand for our products that have been driven by signs of early festive kick-off with Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi. We are optimistic about the upcoming festive season, which is considered auspicious for new purchases. Today we have launched new exciting liveries for Gixxer 250 and Gixxer series. We are confident that new launches will propel our growth trajectory and help us achieve last year’s sales numbers in H2.”

In addition to sharing the numbers, Suzuki additionally introduced the launch of latest liveries for Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Suzuki Gixxer sequence. 

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Happy Anant Chaturdashi 2020: wishes messages and quotes

Happy Anant Chaturdashi 2020: wishes messages and quotes. Anant Chaturdashi 2020 also fall on same day of Ganesh Visarjan. It is also known as Anant Chaudas. Anant Chaturdashi Celebration include worship of Vishnu and Ganesh, Ganapati Visarjan, Wearing Red Silk Thread (Ananta), and Religious rituals. Happy Anant Chaturdashi 2020: wishes messages and quotes Ganpati Bappa Morya, Agle Baras Tu Jaldi Aaa. May Lord Ganesha shower you with his choicest blessings as he returns to his heavenly abode on the auspicious day of Anant Chaturdashi. Ganpati Bappa Morya, Mangal Murti Morya....Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudcha Varshi Laukar Ya. May Lord Ganesha shower you with his choicest blessings as he returns to his heavenly abode on the auspicious day of Anant Chaturdashi. Vakratunda Mahakaaya, Surya Koti Samaprabaha, Nirvighnam Kurumedeva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada. Here's wishing you a very blissful Anant Chaturdashi. May Lord Ganesha bless you with good health, wealth, happiness, peace and prosperity. Lets Hope that Ganpati Bappa takes together with him all our troubles when he goes house on this Anant Chaturdashi.. Could Lord Ganesha bless you and your loved ones. Happy Anant and Ganesh Visarjan Chaturthi!  – Anant Chaturdashi 2020 wishes  Aapka aur khushiyo ka janm-janm ka sath ho, aap ki tarakki ki har kisi ki juban par baat ho, jab bhi koi mushkil aar, Ganesh ji humesha aap okay sath ho. Read the full article

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When Is Ganesh Chaturthi 2020? Date, Time, Significance And Traditional Foods

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When is Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi in India in 2020?

When is Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi in India in 2020?

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020 Date: The annual festival of Ganesha Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It involves 10 days of celebration and takes place…

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A Harmony of Flavors - A bite of History and Culture, the home kitchen revolution of 2020 . The annual Ganesh Chaturthi and festival celebrates Lord Ganesha who is revered as the God of New Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles as well as the god of wisdom and intelligence. . Today, I take the opportunity to talk about one such brilliant new beginning by Hema Patel - a brilliant 60 something home-maker who just turned towards the route of her entrepreneurial journey with her start-up @food62_ . Hema aunty has been cooking almost all her life and sharing her passion and panache for cooking great food and giving amazing experience through flavors is Palak. I had the good fortune of serving Palak (@obliviousthought) and her husband Chintan Patel (@chintan.k.patel) back in 2017 and ever since, the connection of food and cooking is shared by us. . I received the assorted Prasadam box from Palak ben with the blessings of Lord Ganesha and the lovely cooking of Hema Aunty, and I couldn't have asked for a better gift in this festivities. . Whole Wheat Jaggery Laddoos - Choorma Laddoos, a staple offering of Gujarat and Rajasthan when it comes to sweets and divinity . Rava Laddoos - Another version of the Laddoos which uses Sugar and Semolina (Rawa) to create delicate flavor bombs strategically placed to bring joy to your senses. . Badam Puri - An almond enriched flavored shortcrust with flavors of Green cardamom and roasted almonds simply brilliant and superb quality . Rose Glazed Badam Puri - Another variant of the Badam puri with Rose Petals and Rose Gulkand flavors that takes the Badam Puri and transports it to dessert heaven . Cashew Chocolate Bites - This one was a preview to an amazing new product that will be added soon to the delightful family of Food62_ . For more tales related to food and good stuff that is worth sharing, follow me on: . Facebook.com/foodiebyheart . Full post on my blog: link in bio . @rohan.bhatt5 . . Also follow my pages: @ConsultingChef @ConsultingFranchisor . . . #VocalForLocal #Business #Hospitality #NewNormal #HomeBased #Ganesha #ganpati #GaneshChaturthi (at Parle Point Place) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEO77voB_73/?igshid=1qbr22zyz1ytw

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Happy (minimalistic) Birthday, Ganesh!

Almost exactly one year ago (20 August 2019, to be exactly exact), we landed in Mumbai's International Airport to start our next chapter in India — one that we had planned on being longer than previous chapters we’ve had here.

Last year we arrived just a bit before Ganesh Chaturthi, an enormous celebration of Ganesh’s birthday. Ganesh, or Ganpathi, is the god who has the head of an elephant and the body of a human with a great big belly and a mischievous look in his eye. He is known as the remover of all obstacles. This year, we are leaving at the tail-end of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Our departure on 30 August 2020, motivated by Mumbai’s dubious distinction as COVID and Lockdown Central, is way earlier than we had anticipated. But alas, no one anticipated any of this. Ganesh removed a lot of obstacles for us when we moved to India and I wouldn't mind if he'd remove a lot of obstacles for us when we go back to the US. (I’ll try to write more about our imminent departure in another post. In short, it’s complicated.)

Normally, Ganesh Chaturthi consists of giant processions and parties all over India for ten days. Last year, the processions that went down the road past our apartment building were so raucous that the drumming, dancing and yelling literally shook our walls. Rahul, Anamika, and I joined some of the partying in our neighborhood. It was — in a word — awesome. (See my 9 Sept 2019 post if you want to know more about last year’s Ganesh Chaturthi.)

This year, the celebrations are much more muted. Celebrating Ganesh’s birthday COVID-style is a little weird, to put it mildly, but we still are having our fun. Yesterday Anamika and I went to a showroom/workshop where craftsmen (yes, always men) make and exhibit Ganesh statues of all sizes, shapes and colors. The statues are downright garish. You want a Ganesh with a “diamond” studded sash? You got it! You want a Ganesh with an orange turban? You got it! You want a Ganesh with purple harem pants? You got it! It was really delightful. So good for the soul. We all need some color and whimsy in our lives now, and our time hanging out with hundreds of Ganeshas provided just that.

I particularly like this pic since it’s of Anamika wearing a mask with a mythical creature on it while she’s checking out statues of another mythical creature...

We sneaked a peek into the workroom in the back...

All photos, by the way, are thanks to my White Privilege here in India. When Anamika and I first stepped into the showroom/workshop, we got lots of looks from the craftsmen. We were pretty conspicuous, I guess. There were no other people there except the craftsmen, and I imagine that no other people who look like us regularly enter that space. I immediately whipped out my phone to take pics, not seeing the signs on the wall (in English, no less) that stated taking photos of the Ganesh idols was prohibited. One craftsman approached me to ask me to stop taking photos and then just stopped himself mid-sentence, shook his head and said, “Never mind.” He clearly decided not to rain on our parade.

And then today, we celebrated at our home with a little morning arti (prayer session) artfully executed by Anamika. She sang shlokas (prayer songs that my mother-in-law has been teaching her) in Sanskrit, carefully held a fire in front of Ganesh, and applied red paste and rice to his forehead. She took it all so seriously (unlike Rahul and me) that I thought my in-laws would burst with pride. I’m sparing you the videos that my father-in-law took of the arti. :-)

But here’s our modest Ganesh post-arti. In the foreground are ladoos, sweets which Ganesh loves. I think I ate more ladoos than he did today...

We also celebrated at our COVID companions’ home. That would be Anamika’s besties here, the 5 1/2 year old twins Meera and Kabir. I am close with their mama Mahek, too. For three whole months, we could see no one since we could not leave our building premises. But the last couple months have seen slight relaxations of some restrictions so we have been reunited with them for occasional playdates. Normally, their family celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with huge parties and an open house that lasts all week. This year, obviously their celebration is more intimate. We were lucky to make their very exclusive guest list. :-)   

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Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi (Vināyaka Chaturthī), is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother Goddess Parvati/Gauri. The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesh clay idols privately in homes, or publicly on elaborate mandals (temporary stages). Observations include chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts such as, prayers and brata (fasting). Offerings and prasadam from the daily prayers, that are distributed from the mandal to the community, include sweets such as modaka as it is believed to be a favourite of Lord Ganesh. The festival ends on the tenth day after start (this day is known as Ganesh Visarjan) , when the idol is carried in a public procession with music and group chanting, then immersed in a nearby body of water such as a river or sea. In Mumbai alone, around 150,000 statues are immersed annually. Thereafter the clay idol dissolves and Ganesh is believed to return to Mount Kailash to Parvati and Shiva. People around the globe have started using and echoing the use of Eco Friendly Material for making Ganesh idol. In the year 2020 during covid19 situation it was seen that many people offered webinars to make Ganesh Idol at home using clay. The festival celebrates Lord Ganesh as the God of New Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles as well as the god of wisdom and intelligence and is observed throughout India, especially in the states such as Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Telangana, Odisha, West Bengal, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh and is usually celebrated privately at home in Tamil Nadu. Ganesh Chaturthi is also observed in Nepal and by the Hindu diaspora elsewhere such as in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, other parts of the Caribbean, Fiji, Mauritius, South Africa, United States, and Europe. In Gregorian calendar Ganesh chaturthi falls between 22 August and 20 September every year. #ganesha #ganeshchaturthi #ganeshchaturthi2020 #jpsgzb #jindalpublicschool #jpsghaziabad #jindalpublicschoolgzb #jindalpublicschoolghaziabad #stayhome #stayathome #staysafe #lockdown https://www.instagram.com/p/CEL9Wecjiyr/?igshid=1kmm2oazrurnn

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Traditional Bhogs offered to Lord Ganesha | The Times of India

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Traditional Bhogs offered to Lord Ganesha | The Times of India

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“Ganpati Bappa, Moreya; Mangal Murti, Moreya.” This is a sound that makes you realise that it’s the time of Lord Ganesha’s arrival. During the whole year, many people wait for this special moment when they can bring the god home, worship him and then bid farewell by asking Lord Ganesha to come again and visit their homes while blessing them. This festival, popularly known as Ganesh…

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Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles holds a unique niche in the minds of millions of devotees. On the tenth day, the festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi meet a watery end, when clay idols of Ganesh are immersed in local water bodies. This is in accordance with the law of natural recycling.

These celebrations should also trigger thoughts that question their validity and prompt us to ponder on their significance if any! Although we indulge in betrayal, what makes us unique, as humans, is the ability to donate our body parts to revive a fellow human; the supreme sacrifice- to donate life! This is the presiding thought as we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi every year and if we help others Lord Ganesha will remove the beastly pandemic from our lives.

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