Puttaparthi Update: September 17th - Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations end in Puttaparthi

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September 17th - Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations end in Puttaparthi This evening the Ganesh Chaturthi festival ended in Puttaparthi. Both Swami's students and the residents of Puttaparthi brought their Ganesh idols decorated on to the streets with bhajans, colors and crackers. Student took their beautifully decorated idols into Sai Kulwant Hall for Swami's blessings. While residents outside mandir took their Ganesh idols for Nimarjanam (Immersing idols into the river). After Swami's blessing students took their idols too for nimarjanam. Ending the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Puttaparthi for this year. We have nearly 25 photos for your viewing pleasure. We might add some more soon. Pictures of Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations This afternoon Swami came for a brief visit outside mandir giving all the devotees a very nice darshan. September 15th - Ganesha Chaturthi in Puttaparthi This morning as part of Ganesha Chaturthi there were bhajans sung about Lord Ganesha in mandir, and later the bhajans continued. The morning events ended at 10:30 am. The Ganesha in mandir near the main gate was decorated with flowers etc. The whole Ganesha temple near the main gate is decorated with colorful decorations.

Even outside mandir every road has a big Ganesha idol sitting in beautifully decorated stages. We will bring the pictures of these later in the day. Courtesy: http://www.puttaparthilive.com