Koni Prakash Naik, Muscat
Muscat, Aug 25: Shree Ganesh Festival Committee, Muscat (Tulu Koota) is all set to organize its 27th year of Ganesh Chaturthi festival celebrations from September 1 to September 3 at Shiva Temple, Muscat.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with a belief that Lord Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati, bestows His blessings on His devotees, on this day. It is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom. Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Muscat at Shiva Temple will commence at 9.05 am on September 1, starting with Ganesha Prathistapana, Panchamrita Abhisheka, Gana Homa, followed by various traditional rituals (poojas) / offerings such as Aarathi, Maha Pooja, Ranga Puja etc, and 108 coconuts offering, laddu / modaka / chakkulli offerings etc.
During the three-day festivities a variety of devotional/cultural programmes like Vedic chants, Ganesha Sahasranama Smarane, Bharatnatyam/Odissi dances, dance Ballet, bhajans/devotional songs by different groups, Shukla Yajurveda Ghanam chanting, veena recital etc will be organized.
Shree Ganesh festival is best celebrated with the spirit of enthusiasm for wisdom and knowledge. Ganesh is considered to be the supreme God of wisdom, fortune, prosperity and remover of all obstacles. All the devotees are cordially invited to participate in the celebrations, and be blessed by Lord Siddhi Vinayaka.