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Ganesh Chaturthi


ganesh Error Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great devotion all over India. People bring home murtis (Idols) of Lord Ganesha and celebrate the festival by worshiping the Lord in a special way for a day and a half, 5 days, 7 days or 11 days depending on the family tradition and commitment of each individual. On the last day of worship the idol is taken out in a colourful and musical procession to be immersed traditionally at a beach. This is one of the most popular festivals in the Country. There are several reasons for this. Ganpati is after all a popular God. His blessings are invoked at most religious ceremonies as He is the one who can remove all obstacles to success. He is the giver of fortune and can help to avoid natural calamities. Ganpati, the god of wisdom and the benevolent deity of the dynasty of Peshwas who ruled Maharashtra inculcating a special culture in the state. Ganpati is the herald of auspicious beginnings and is the beloved deity of all. And, of course, he is very cute!<

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations 2022


Dates and Location


Wednesday 31st August 2022 to Sunday 4th September 2022

At The Hindu Temple (Bristol)



Aapka or kushiyon ka janam janam ka sath ho

Aap ki tarakki ki har kisi ki zuban par baat ho

Jab bhi koyi mushkil aaye

Toh my friend Ganesha humesha aap ke saath hai



Ganpathi Bappa - Moryaa!! Now in its 14th year!! Based on the enjoyment and success of previous Ganesh Chaturthicelebrations, we will once again celebrate this event, but in a much bigger and more vibrant fashion for our eleventh year celebration. Lovely food, wonderful Bhajans, musical entertainment and the very popular Visarjan ceremony at Portishead Marina will all feature as part of this year's celebrations.


The Mandir invites four families to be the Main Yajman for the event with a donation of £251.00 each.

Please contact Rasikbhai (07917447700) if you wish to be the main yajman.

Participation in Ganesh Puja - £21 and over per couple

Daily Ganesh Aarti - £51 per family.

Please pay at the donation desk before aarti or sitting in puja.


Donations

Donation towards daily prasad: £301 or a generous donation of your wish, minimum £51

The menu for the five days prasad has been agreed and fixed by the Management Committee No changes will be made to the agreed Menu

Please do not donate or bring any ingredients like flour, rice or oil as the Management Committee will purchase all the required items. You are instead requested to make a financial donation. Your generosity is much appreciated


Prasad

Bojan prasad will be served daily Food allergy? Ask a member of the Management Committee about the Ingredients. Food prepared in the Mandir may contain or have come in contact with Peanuts, Nuts, Milk, Sesame seeds, Wheat containing gluten, and Mustard seeds.



Please come and join in the celebrations and make this a successful event for all to enjoy.


Watch Ganesh Chaturthi -- 2014


Why not come in for a guided tour to look around the Temple and learn about many Hindu Gods/Deities? The Panditji (our priest) will be glad to show you around during the opening hours. Students are very welcome. The temple is open for school visits on weekdays between by prior appointment.