Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan Immersion Route Mumbai

Lalbaugcha Raja is by far the most popular Ganapati idol for devotees of Lord Ganesha. Ever since it was first installed, the hordes of devotees flocking to the pandal at Lalbaug have risen. It is strongly believed that whatever wish one makes here with deep faith is granted by the Lord. There are some devotees, though, who unfortunately cannot pray here merely because it is extremely tiring to stand for 8-10 hours in the serpentine queues. Hence it is exciting to get the opportunity to do darshan of the Lalbaughcha Raja when it is taken for immersion on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. In case you are unable to be present on the route, you can take an online darshan here: 2014 Lalbaugcha Raja live darshan.

Ganpati Gauri Visarjan Dadar Beach

These are photos of Ganpati Gauri Visarjan at Dadar, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Ganpati Gauri Farewells

It is always hard to say Goodbye, and this is more difficult when you have to bid au revoir to your favourite Guests: Ganpati and Gauri.
Here are some photos of Ganpati and Gauri being transported in various styles to the sea for immersion, while chanting "गणपति  बाप्पा  मोरया! फुद्च्या  वर्षी  लवकर  या!"

Puja Offerings to Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is the joyous celebration of the birthday of the King of Gods in Maharashtra, Lord Ganesha or Ganapati.

Various offerings placed in front of the Ganesha idol (note the thali-lunch which is first offered to Lord Ganesha before the meal is eaten by the family members)

The puja which is first conducted as soon as the Ganapati idol is brought home is known as the Eka Vimshathi Puja. For this puja, 21 Ganesh patris are offered, but since it is difficult to source them, generally bilva leaves and durva are offered as these 2 are easily available.

Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Offerings

Modaks: These are Lord  Ganesha's favourite food. A modak is made from rice flour and ground coconut and shaped to form the modak. Over the years, this natural modak has taken on various stuffings – dry fruits, fig, almonds, etc. Some modaks are also sweetened with jaggery stuffing at the center. 21 modaks are generally placed before the Ganapati idol. 

Modaks

Durva: This is stalks of green grass, which is considered sacred and used during all types of pujas and forms of worship. It should be such that the durva has 3 leaflets, representing the principles of Ganesha, Shiva, and Shakti. The minimum number of durva offered during Ganesh Chaturthi puja is 21. It is dipped in water and then offered to Lord Ganesha, beginning with the feet of the idol. Generally, each part of the idol (except the face) is touched with the durva, with the chanting of one of the 108 names of Lord Ganesha. This entire ritual is known as durvachan.

Symbolism/Significance of Durva: It is believed that the durva grass helps to enhance the memory and Lord Ganesha is the God of Knowledge (vidya) so is one of His favourite offerings.

{Note: In case you are unable to get durva as an offering, you can offer akshata (unbroken rice grains) with kumkum on it}

Durva

Ladoos: In addition to modaks, you can place ladoos in front of the Ganapati idol. The number of ladoos should be an odd number – 3, 5, 7, etc.

Kumkum (also known as Sindoor): A tilak of kumkum is put on the Ganapati idol, on the forehead between the eyes. 

Symbolism/Significance: The symbolism of this tilak is that you are offering light, the forehead being the horizon on which the fiery Sun (the tilak) arises.

Other offerings include: Kewra (lotus), red sandalwood, white lilies.

Ganpati Aartis for Ganesh Chaturthi:

Shendoor Laal Chadayo

Sukhkarta Dukhharta

Worship Puja of Goddess Gauri during Ganesh Chaturthi Festival

During the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, which celebrates Lord Ganesha's birthday, another deity who is worshipped is Goddess Gauri. Many people bring home a small idol of Goddess Gauri in the same manner as the Ganpati idol is brought home - with a lot of fanfare and whoops of joy, often accompanied by the loud beating of drums.

Goddess Gauri is Lord Ganesha's mother. Before marriage, Her name was Parvati. She was eager to marry Lord Shiva, but her father did not regard Lord Shiva as an eligible husband for her due to his living like a medicant in the Himalayas. Nevertheless, Gauri set out to woo Lord Shiva and did a good deal of tapasya (penance), eventually winning the heart of Lord Shiva.

Mumbai Locations Venues of Artificial Ponds for Ganpati Visarjan Immersions

Be eco-friendly! Immerse Lord Ganesha idols on Visarjan day in the specially created artificial ponds for Ganpati Visarjan in Mumbai at:

* Mayor’s Bungalow, Shivaji Park

* Byculla Zoo Playground

* Mahatma Gandhi School, Bandra

* Dr. Hedgewar Maidan, Hanuman Road, Vile Parle

* Guzder Park, Goregaon

* Pandurangwadi, Goregaon

* Ramleela Maidan, Malad

* Sainagar Municipal Chowky, Kandivili

* Murbadi, Dahisar

* Dahisar Sports Foundation, Dahisar

* Chikkuwadi, Borivili

* Anantrao Bhosale Ground, Borivili

* Kulupwadi, Borivili

* Swapanagari Talao, Mulund

* Pestom Sagar, Chembur

Eco-friendly Ganesha Idols

Best New Ganesh Chaturthi SMS Greetings Marathi Hindi English

Lord Ganesha is referring to His Special Book of SMS Greetings to send to you! 

If you wish to send Sri Ganesha Image using symbols click here:  

How to Send Ganpati Image on Mobile Phone

तुझ्या  आयुश्चय्तला  आनंद  तय  गंरायाच्या  काना  इतका  विशाल  असावा 

अडचणी  उन्दरा इतक्या लहान  असाव्या 

आयुष्य  त्याचा  सोन्देइत्के  लामब  असावे  आणि 

आयुस्च्यातील  क्षण  मोदकसारखे गोड असावे 

गणपति  बाप्पा  मोरिया !

Tujhya aayushchaytla anand tya Ganrayachya kaana itka vishal asaava

Adchanee undra itkya lahaan asavyaa

Ayushya tyacha sondeitke laamb asaave aani

Aayuschyateel qshan modakasarkhe ghod asaave 

Ganapati Bappa Moriya!

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सिद्धिविनायक  मजपुढे  मी  पाहिला 

गौरीनंदन  मजसमोर  मी  देखिला 

तव  कर स्पर्श्प्रसाद  लाभों  मजला 

यास्तव  सर्वस्व  रे  अर्पिता  मी  तुजला 

दिशाहीन  भरकटलेल्या  सकलाना 

संमार्गावारी  चालवी  तूच  गजानना 

तव  दिव्व्य  शुन्दप्रहरे  श्रीगाज्वंदाना 

क्षणात  दूर  करी  अवधी  विगने  नाना 

 

Sidhivinayak majpudhe mee paahila

Gaurinandan majsamor mee dekhila

Tav karsparshprasad labho majla

Yastav sarvsva re arpita me tujla

Dishaheen bharkatlelya saklana

Sanmargavaree chalvee tuch gajananaa

Tav divvy shundaprahare shreegajvandana

Kshanaat door karee avadhee vigne nanaa

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फूल  क़ी  शुरुवात  कलि  से  होती  है
जिंदगी क़ी  शुरुवात  प्यार  से  होती  है
प्यार  क़ी  शुरुवात  अपनों  से  होती  है
और  अपनों  क़ी  शुरुवात  आपसे  होती  है
हैप्पी  गणेश  चतुर्थी!

Phool ki shuruvat kali se hoti hai
Zindgi ki shuruvat pyar se hoti hai
Pyar ki shuruvat apno se hoti hai
aur apno ki shuruvat aapse hoti hai
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi !

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गुल  ने  गुलशन  se गुलफाम  भेजा  है
सितारों  ने  गगन  se सलाम  भेजा  है
मुबारक  हो  आपको  ये  "गणेश   चतुर्थी"
हमने  आपको  दिल  से  ये  पैगाम  भेजा  है 

Gul ne gulshan se gulfam bheja hai
sitaro ne gagan se salam bheja hai
Mubarak ho apko ye "Ganesh Chaturthi"
Humne aapko Dil se ye paigam bheja hai

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 अँधेरा  हुआ  दूर, रात के  साथ,
नयी  सुबह  आई बधाई  लेके  साथ,
अब  ऑंखें  खोलो -  देखो  एक  मेसेज  आई  है :
गणेश  चतुर्थी  क़ी  शुभ  कामना  साथ  लायी  है
हैप्पी  गणेश  चतुर्थी !

Andhera hua door, raat ke saath,
Nayi subha aayi badhai leke sath,
Ab ankhne kholo dekho ek msg aayi hai:
Ganesh Chaturthi ki subh kamna sath layi hai
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! 

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पग  मी  फूल  खिले
हर  ख़ुशी  आपको  मिले
कभी  न  हो  दुखों का  सामना
- यही  मेरी  गणेश  चतुर्थी  क़ी  शुभकामना !

Pag me phul khile
har khushi aapko mile
kabhi na ho dukho ka samna
- Yahi meri Ganesh Chaturthi ki Shubhkamna

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Ganapati – Lord of all Gods 

Alampata – Infinite Lord

Nideeshwaram – Bestower of Treasures and Riches

Eshanputra – Son of Lord Shiva

Siddidata  – Giver of Success

Harida – Golden coloured

Avighna – Remover of all obstacles

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Give you

Always

New

Energy

Spirit

Happiness

May Lord Ganesha Shower His Finest Blessings on you – today & always! Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

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