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9/03/2008 - 9/03/2008Ganesh Chaturthi
India
Dedicated to the elephant-headed god Lord Ganesh (the son of Shiva), Ganesh Chaturthi is the spectacular end to an 11-day festival of celebrations. During this period, devotees offer prayers to Lord Ganesh and there are a number of cultural and religious demonstrations ranging from ritual music performances to storytelling and poetry recitals. On the final day of the celebrations, a large model of Lord Ganesh is carried through the streets before being taken into the river which is accompanied by great ceremony and fanfare. Although celebrated throughout the country, the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are particularly spectacular in Maharashtra
Themes:
Culture
, History
, Food & Drink
, Dance
, Religion
, Music
Hours: All day
Cost: Free
Where: Towns and villages in Maharashtra
Mumbai is the biggest city in Maharashtra and is a major venue for this festival
India
Getting there:
Air, rail and road links into and out of Mumbai to other parts of the state of Maharashtra are numerous, regular and reliable. For specific information, contact the Ministry of Tourism
Contact Information:
Ministry of Tourism
Transport Bhavan
Parliament Street
New Delhi
110 001
India
Telephone: +91 (0)1137 11995.
Email: contactus@incredibleindia.org
Website: www.incredibleindia.org
