Pavan Teja
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations have started in the country. Every state in the country is vibrating with a festival mood. After a long time, people are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with great enthusiasm and zeal. The festival is celebrating across many states in the country. Not only Hindu but every community in the country celebrates this festival. On this special occasion, PM Narendra Modi and several other politicians have wished for citizens of the country.
Compare to last year’s celebrations this year Ganesh’s Idols and celebrations are happening on a large scale. Last year, because of the COVID crisis, many people were stuck in their homes only. Also at that time, the COVID infection was very high so everyone it would be better to limit outside exposure. Whereas this year, with the vaccination rates and COVID infection cases decrement, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are looking slightly colorful and brighter than last year.
However, the government has already informed everyone to follow all the COVID protocols, keeping COVID third wave in mind. Whereas in some states government has been a bit strict with the celebrations like Mumbai. Mumbai Police imposed section 144 from today to until the festival ends. This is to ensure that public celebrations to keep in check because of the COVID infections.
Not only they have warned the public to not gather at the Ganesh Mandapas across the city. If the necessary public can attend Ganesh idol online. Along with that, Mumbai Police asked the public to celebrate the festival in their homes only. Because of section 144 imposing, visiting the Mandapas and Ganesh idols are prohibited.
Some other states, like New Delhi and Andra Pradesh, also imposed restrictions on the public celebration of the Ganesh Chaturthi. Officials informed that such restrictions were imposed to keep the public safe and away from COVID-19 infections. Mumbai Mayor ” Kishori Pednekar” informed given the taste of the first and second wave of the COVID-19 crisis, it is in our hands to stop it.
This is the second time the most-awaited and popular religious event being celebrated in such a muted state. However, as the situation is getting better and better we can hope for more grandiose celebrations in the coming years.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to honor the birth of Lord Ganesh. He is one of the most adored gods, from small children to adults everyone loves and worships him. Once in a year, we are privileged to take lord Ganesh to our homes and mandaps. Lord Ganesh is adorned for his superhuman intelligence and called the God of the Wisdom. Also, he is known as the bearer of good fortune and destroyer of evils.
Whenever people start new things, such as companies and homes, many consider praying to Lord Ganesh as clearing the negative energy and bringing positivity. This auspicious festival celebration will be last for 10-10 days. Both the days, from the starting day when Ganesh Idols come to the streets to the last day when the Ganesh Visarjan, celebrated grandly.
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