Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: From Birth Legends to Visarjan Rituals

The Legend & Symbolism

Born from Parvati’s clay and revived with an elephant’s head—Ganesha symbolizes wisdom, listening, and fidelity.

Ritual Highlights

Shodashopachara: Offerings include modaks, durva grass, coconut, jaggery & hibiscus flower.

Public Icons & Culture

Lalbaugcha Raja—Mumbai’s revered public idol attracting 1.5M devotees for darshan.

Eco-Friendly Shift

Contemporary artisans in Hyderabad craft thematic & eco-friendly idols; also giant clay idols rising in Bhubaneswar.

Immersion Ceremony (Visarjan)

On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees bid farewell with heartfelt processions and immersion—symbolizing life’s cyclical nature.

Miracles & Folklore

In 1995, Ganesha idols across India 'drank' milk—sparked awe, media frenzy, and devotion.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! May Lord Ganesha bless your life with wisdom, prosperity & happiness. See you next year with more devotion and joy!