Unprecedented Gathering: 2100 Girls Recite Sacred Prayer in Pune During Ganesh Chaturthi

During Ganesh Chaturthi in Pune, 2100 girls recited the Ganpati Atharvashirsha at the Srimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganesh Mandal. The event, marking the ongoing ten-day festival, drew significant attention, with devotees lining up to offer prayers and reveling in vibrant celebrations honoring Lord Ganesha.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 09-09-2024 13:12 IST | Created: 09-09-2024 13:12 IST
Unprecedented Gathering: 2100 Girls Recite Sacred Prayer in Pune During Ganesh Chaturthi
Girls reciting Ganpati Atharvashirsha (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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In the midst of the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festival, a special event in Pune has captured widespread attention. At the renowned Srimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganesh Mandal, an unprecedented gathering of 2100 girls came together to recite the Ganpati Atharvashirsha, a revered prayer dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

A video circulating online shows these girls seated in a large circle, their voices harmonizing in unison as they chant the sacred prayer. Earlier today, the Bhausaheb Rangari Ganesh Mandal was thronged with devotees, eager to offer their prayers and glimpse 'Bappa'. The air resonated with chants and prayers as the faithful sought the blessings of Lord Ganesha.

Ganesh Chaturthi, a ten-day festival that began on September 7, is a period of immense devotion and celebration. Known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi, this festival venerates Lord Ganesha, the 'God of New Beginnings' and the 'Remover of Obstacles'. Across Mumbai and Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated with vibrant decorations, music, traditional rituals, and culinary delights. The festive spirit is palpable, with bustling crowds, colorful decorations, and the aroma of festive sweets filling the air.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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