mayurbhanj:While the country celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi With great zeal and fervor, a youth organization in Orissa India’s Baripada, known as the Friends’ Union Organisation, has celebrated its 18th celebration with a stunning 4.5-metre-high Ganesh idol made from 25,000 glass bangles. The pandal for the festivities has been constructed from bamboo.
In an interview with ANI, the organization’s president Saumya Ranjan Mishra shared, “We are celebrating Ganesh Puja for five days, following the tradition of Maharashtra The festival lasts for eight days and features traditional tribal songs and dances, a national-level dance competition and much more. Prasad distribution takes place throughout the five days. Artists from West Bengal and other states join us. The main attraction of our Ganesh festival is the unique 15-foot Ganesh idol made with 25,000 glass bangles, which attracts devotees from different states.
Srikant Barik, the cashier of the organisation, added, “This year we are celebrating our 18th anniversary. We have spent over 22 to 25 lakhs in total on the decorations and creation of this unique idol.”
Debashish Lal, a member of the Friends Union, said, “We celebrate Ganesh Puja with people from all communities, including Muslim members. Our organisation is a symbol of communal unity and harmony.”
Ganesh Chaturthi The celebrations began on September 7 and will continue till September 17. Devotees from all cities, from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, have been seen celebrating with processions, prayers and festive music.
(Agency contributions)
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