Ganesh Chaturthi: Festive fervour grips city
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, eagerly awaited by the people , will begin on September 07. One could see idols of Ganesh decked up in colourful pandals. Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that is celebrated in almost each and every corner of Agartala with great devotion and faith.
The town is wearing a different look for the upcoming festivities on Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi celebration has become so widespread here. We celebrate it in a grand manner, said an artist.
Lord Ganesha, is believed to bestow good luck and remove the obstacles from the life of an individual. Ganesh Chaturthi Festival falls on the 4th day of Bhadrava Shukla-Paksh which falls on September 07. People were seen busy in the last minute preparations. Artisans are giving the final touch to the Ganesha idols, Pandals are being decorated with glittering lights, flowers etc. Lord Ganesha is considered to be the god of wisdom, prosperity and good luck.
The city gears up for the preparations of Ganesh Chaturthi. Markets were flooded with Ganesha idols, decorative materials and special sweets for the festival. Traders, shopkeepers are doing brisk business during this season.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with a belief that Ganesh–the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati-bestows his blessings to their devotees.
