Ganesh Chaturthi, as one of the most important festivals in India, is awaited and celebrated with much joy and passion across the country. This festival is a commemoration of the birth of the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha. Traditionally, it was celebrated as a private family affair, but it was transformed in 1893 when a leader named Lokmanya Tilak used the celebration as a venue to unite the brahmin and non-brahmins in Maharashtra. Today, the states of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh are known for their grand festivities during this festival.

 

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Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration

Ganesh Chaturthi begins in the fourth day of the month of Bhaadrapada, or between August 20 and September 15 in the Gregorian Calendar. The festivities usually last for ten days. During the festival, devotees gather in community pandals, participating in feasts, poojas, and various activities. On the final day of the celebration, devotees fast for a whole day and accompany a grand procession of Ganesha’s idol across the city.

Pandals on Ganesh Chaturthi

The Pandals are one of the striking features of this festival. During this festival, community pandals serve as temporary homes for the idol of the deity. This is also where devotees flock to join the celebration. The design serves both a religious and social purpose: half is decorated for the Pooja, while the other half is designed as a venue for feasting, reunions, and sitting arrangements of devotees. It takes a day’s worth of preparation to create these Pandals, so the community already makes them before the festival begins.

Making Pandals on Ganesh Chaturthi Festival

Making a Pandal for Ganesh Chaturthi festival is a process which must be meticulously designed with a functional and aesthetic purpose. Its creations are sponsored by the community, and each Pandal is decorated and designed according to the number of people attending and the space provided. Pandal makers follow a basic structure using wooden planks, bamboo poles, and cloths. Fresh flowers and colorful cloths are added later to make the Pandal pleasing to the eye.

The Trend

Today, Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja Pandals are the fashion in every street, particularly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Pandals are installed with intricate designs of lights, flowers, and other decorative material, which give it a modern and grand appearance. This is one feature that one shouldn’t miss during this festival, as these Pandals add to the lively and mesmerizing atmosphere that distinctly marks this celebration.