Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is celebrated all over the country. In Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan the festival is rather special. The temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha is located in the fort of Ranthambhore, about 12kms from Sawai Madhopur and it is one of the most important Ganesha temples in the State.
The pilgrims and tourists in Ranthambore celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with much fanfare and galore!! The three days’ festival of Ganesh Chaturthi magnetized millions of devotees to Ranthambhore this year. The idol was tinted in Orange color which is a highly sacred color, particularly in Hindu religion. Gorgeous and heavy golden ornaments as well as several wreath of marigold were utilized to festoon the idol. A number of small but beautiful shops in the nearby market drew the attention of visitors and tourists who went back home with many beautiful and attractive souvenirs and gifts for their family and loved ones.
Finally the idol was carefully submerged into the nearby river which indicates the end of the ceremony.
This temple is the site for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations attracting devotees from all over to join in the singing of devotional songs.
We wish to see you next year for the same Ganesh Chaturthi celebration with more enthusiasm and fanfare!!
