Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the major Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Ganesha. On this occasion, devotees across the country install Ganpati Bappa in homes and public pandals with full enthusiasm and devotion. It is believed that Lord Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and worshiping him removes obstacles in life.
During Ganesh Utsav, grand pandals are decorated in different cities of India. Some of these pandals are famous across the country for their historical tradition, huge statues, unique decorations and special themes. If you want to have a grand darshan of Bappa during Ganesh Chaturthi, then you can include these 5 famous Ganpati pandals in your list.
Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja is counted among the most famous Ganpati pandals in the country. Devotees also fondly call him the 'King of Vows'. During Ganesh Utsav, a large number of devotees reach here to have darshan of Bappa.
Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal was started in the year 1934. With time this Ganpati festival became the identity of Mumbai. The grand idol, long tradition and deep faith of the devotees make it one of the most popular Ganpati pandals in the country.
Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati of Pune is also one of the popular Ganpati places in the country. A large number of devotees come here during Ganesh Utsav to have darshan of Bappa.
The specialty of this pandal is the grand decoration and religious atmosphere seen here. A beautiful confluence of devotion, culture and tradition can be seen here.
Even in the country's capital Delhi, the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The 'Maharaja of Delhi' Ganpati pandal established in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi is especially popular.
Crowds of devotees gather here during Ganesh Utsav. The decoration of the pandal and the grand statue of Ganpati Bappa remain the center of special attraction among the devotees.
Ganesh Chaturthi festival organized by Hindu Munnani in Chennai is known for its creative and unique themes. Here, along with religious faith, social messages are also given special importance.
Last year, the idol of Lord Ganesha was made here from about 5,000 books. Of these, about 2,000 books were in Tamil language. After the festival was over, these books were distributed among the local people. This unique initiative gave a special identity to this Ganpati pandal.
Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav of Hyderabad is famous in the country and the world for its huge Ganesh idol. Every year a very tall and grand statue is installed here, which devotees come from far and wide to see.
This festival was started in the year 1954 by freedom fighter S. Shankaraiya did this by installing just a one-foot Ganesh idol. Gradually this tradition turned into a big festival and today Khairatabad Ganesh is included in the most popular Ganpati festivals of the country.
All these pandals have their own distinct identity and tradition. At some places the huge statue becomes the center of attraction and at some places the unique theme and social messages attract people's attention. During Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees get to see a grand atmosphere of celebration along with religious faith at these places.
