Vinayaka Chathurthy celebrated in Mangalore

Vinayaka Chathurthy celebrated in Mangalore

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, September 13: Idols of all shapes and sizes of Lord Ganesh, considered the destroyer of the evil, were installed after traditional pooja in and around Mangalore on Saturday, September 11.

Ganesh Idol worshipped at Nehru Maidan

 

 

 

Ganesh Idol Worshipped at Police Lane

 

Ganesh Idol Worshipped at Sanghanikethan

 

Ganesh Idol Worshipped at Bunts Hostel

 

Ganesh Idol Worshipped at KSRTC

Hindus in Mangalore have installed decorated idols of Lord Ganesh at public venues, housing complexes and homes.

Special arrangements have been made for devotees at the city’s most revered Ganesh idol, `Nehru Maidan, which attracts lakhs of people. Various organizations functioning in and around Mangalore have also celebrated Ganesh Chathurthy by installing Ganesh Idol in public places like Sanganikethan Police Lane, KSRTC, KMC, Jappina Mogru, Kuthar, Beeri, Kapikkad, Pupwell, Mangaladevi, Surathkal, Bunts Hostel, Panamboor, carstreet and other places.

The cries of "Ganpati Bappa Morya" reverberated as the idols were worshipped with singing of `artis’ like “Shree Vakratunda mahakaya koti soorya samaprabha,. nirvighnam kurumedeva shubha karyeshu sarvada..." amid bursting of crackers and beating of drums.

Devotees feasted on the Lord’s favourite delicacies like `karanji’ and ’modak’ after the `arti’.