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in Mumbai bid farewell to Idol of Lord Ganesha
Mumbai: Devotees in Mumbai bid farewell to
the biggest idol of Lord Ganesha of the 'Lalbagh ka Raja' temple today. Scores
of people took part in the procession that started from the temple to the sea
beach. The farewell procedure began with journey on Sunday with smaller idols
being brought out for immersion along Mumbai's coast and continued till the early
hours of Monday morning, with the larger idols being immersed. All roads leading
to the immersion points were filled with people dancing and singing amidst tight
security. The festival that began on September 3 with Ganesha Chaturthi marking
the birth anniversary of God Ganesha signifies good omen and prosperity. Legend
has it that Hindu Goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva had created Ganesha from a
perfumed putty-like substance, and made him to stand outside her abode not to
allow anybody in, while she was taking bath. Shiva flew into rage on not being
allowed in by the boy and beheaded him. Soon realizing his mistake, Shiva brought
Ganesha back to life by putting an elephant head on his shoulders. Thus was created
Ganesha, the lord of wisdom and remover of obstacles and is worshipped by Hindus
at the beginning of every auspicious occasion. -
Sep 15, 2008
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