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SUMMARY:Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja
DESCRIPTION:Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated at the mandir on Saturday 09/07 and here is the plan: \n10:30-12:15 pooja\, bhajan\, aarti by priest Sridharji\n12:30-1:30 Prasad\n1:30 – 2:00 Laddu auction\n2:30- 3:00 Visarjan bhajans and pooja \n3:30 Starts from mandir for visarjan\n4:00pm – Visarjan at Shelburne Pond \nFolks it will be a packed day and help will be needed with:\n* First and foremost staying on time\n* ⁠Should your family wish to be a pooja sponsor please reach out.\n* To be willing to join the priest-led samoohik pooja\, personal thalis will be available to families for a humble donation of $51. Please reach out to Sudhakar or Shiv to help us with a headcount.\n* Set-up on Friday @ 5:30pm\n* ⁠Prasad is being arranged by a group of volunteers.\n* Clean-up before leaving for visarjan \n  \nGanesh Chaturthi\, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi\, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha\, the elephant-headed son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. \nThe festival usually spans over 10 days\, with the most elaborate celebrations occurring in the Indian state of Maharashtra\, particularly in Mumbai. However\, it is celebrated with equal fervor in various parts of India and by Hindu communities worldwide. \nThe festival begins with the installation of elaborately crafted clay idols of Lord Ganesha in homes\, temples\, and public pandals (temporary structures). These idols are often adorned with colorful decorations and offerings like flowers\, fruits\, and sweets. Devotees worship the idol with prayers\, chants\, and rituals\, seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha for wisdom\, prosperity\, and success in endeavors. \nThroughout the festival\, devotees participate in various cultural events\, processions\, and performances\, including music\, dance\, and dramas depicting the life and legends of Lord Ganesha. Public pandals often host community gatherings where people come together to celebrate\, share meals\, and engage in charitable activities. \nOn the final day of the festival\, known as Anant Chaturdashi\, the clay idols of Lord Ganesha are immersed in water bodies like rivers\, lakes\, or the sea\, symbolizing his journey back to his celestial abode. This ritual\, called Visarjan\, is accompanied by loud chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya\, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” (Oh Lord Ganesha\, come again soon next year). \nGanesh Chaturthi is not only a religious festival but also a cultural extravaganza that fosters unity\, community spirit\, and environmental consciousness. In recent years\, there has been an increasing emphasis on eco-friendly celebrations\, with the use of clay idols and natural materials to minimize environmental impact during immersion.
URL:https://vermontmandir.org/event/ganesh-chaturthi-pooja/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, 4 St James Place\, Essex Jct.\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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