Tripura gears up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
Along with the nation, Tripura is also gearing up for the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival that honours the elephant-headed god of wisdom and success on September 19 that falls on Tuesday.
Pandals also have been decorated across the state to celebrate the Ganesh Chaturthi.
The festival is not only a religious occasion but also a cultural and commercial one. The festival also serves as a prelude to the grand Durga Puja, which is celebrated in October. The festival also attracts visitors from different parts of the state and beyond. They come to enjoy the festive atmosphere and witness the immersion of the idols in water bodies on the last day of the festival. The potters are also busy making clay pots for the immersion ceremony. The festival has brought joy and excitement to the people of Tripura, who are ready to welcome Ganapati Bappa with chants and songs. Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated on the day on which Lord Ganesha is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is worshipped as the supreme god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. Though it is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the symbolism behind the festival is much deeper.
