Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated Across Madhya Pradesh

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations have commenced with great fervour across Madhya Pradesh, with idols being installed in homes and public pandals. Despite the rain, processions accompanied by drums, DJs, and chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' filled the streets of Neemuch.

The celebrations included the installation of palace-like pandals with colourful lights, which attracted devotees. Special 'puja', 'aarti', tableaux, and 'prasad' distribution were organised as part of the festivities. Religious and cultural programmes will continue during the 10-day Ganeshotsav across urban and rural areas.

In Neemuch, Ganpati Bappa was installed with rituals at the Municipal Council premises on Ganesh Chaturthi. Employees performed 'puja' and 'aarti', followed by 'prasad' distribution. Several dignitaries, including Shyamlal Dubey, Shrivantsingh Solanki, and Ankit Bafna, attended the ceremony.

In Jhabua, the ancient Shri Radhakrishna Temple at Rajwada Chowk installed Lord Ganesha with rituals. Temple mahants Manish Bairagi and Ajay Bairagi highlighted Ganesh Chaturthi traditions and history. Devotees played important roles in the installation ceremony, which was attended by several community members.

In Bakaner, Lord Ganesha was installed with rituals and celebrations across the town and nearby rural areas. Devotees joined processions with drums and chants of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya'. Idols were installed at homes, temples, and public pandals, marking the beginning of the 10-day Ganesh festival.

In Pansemal, the Ganesh festival began with devotees buying clay idols from markets. Sculptor Vinod Prajapati created idols featuring the Ayodhya temple, 12 Jyotirlingas, Balaji, and Nandi themes. Around 48 pandals will install Ganesha across the city, with community members urging devotees to choose eco-friendly idols.

In Dhar, the Maharashtra Brahmin community members took out a Ganpati palanquin procession, continuing their 54-year tradition of installing clay idols. Devotees showered flowers and chanted 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' as the procession made its way through the streets. The idol was later installed at Samaj Bhawan with rituals, marking the beginning of the 10-day celebrations.

The celebrations in Dhar were attended by several community members, including Arun Ujjainkar, Pushpesh Vaidya, and Uday Vadnerkar. The town witnessed the installation of idols at nearly 100 locations, including homes and public pandals. Markets remained bustling throughout the day, with decorated pandals attracting devotees who performed 'aarti' and prayed for happiness and prosperity.

MLA Vikrant Bhuria distributed around 1,000 Ganesh idols across the assembly constituency as part of an annual tradition during Ganesh Utsav. The idols were distributed at the Congress office, Ranapur, and Bori, among other locations.

The Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Madhya Pradesh are a testament to the state's rich cultural heritage and the devotion of its people. The 10-day festivities will continue to be marked by religious and cultural programmes, processions, and the installation of idols across the state.

In conclusion, the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Madhya Pradesh have begun with great enthusiasm and devotion. The festivities will continue to be marked by colourful pandals, processions, and the installation of idols, showcasing the state's rich cultural heritage and the devotion of its people.