Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Vibrant beats of dhol-tasha and chants of Ganapati Bappa Morya reverberated in the air as the city welcomed Lord Ganesha on a grand note on Tuesday.The day began with crowds of devotees at all popular markets across the city for the purchase of idols. People turned up in traditional attire with their family members.Later in the day, processions were taken out by the different mandals taking Ganapati idols to their pandals amid spirited celebrations.Many parts of the city witnessed a short spell of drizzle during the evening, further setting the tone for the festive celebrations.Neeta Kulkarni, a homemaker, said the Ganesh festival was her favourite. Ganesha is revered as the Lord of Wisdom. The 10 days of Ganeshotsav are marked with great enthusiasm every year. The festival provides energy that lasts throughout the year, she said.Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has a unique federation of over 1,500 Ganesh mandals in the city. The federation has announced a range of programmes during the festival days. Federations founder president Prithviraj Pawar said an appeal has been made to all mandals for eco-friendly and peaceful celebrations. The Ganesh festival is an opportunity for social awakening. This very spirit of the festival must not be ignored while carrying out the celebrations, he said.Bigger temple for Sansthan Ganapati soon At the Sansthan Ganapati temple, which is hailed as the local deity, the installation ceremony of the Ganesha idol took place in the presence of leaders from different political parties. The temple trustees announced the construction of a larger temple in the near future by acquiring the adjacent land.We also published the following articles recentlyAll set for a grand Ganapati festivalPeople in Nashik and Kolhapur, India, are eagerly preparing to celebrate the 10-day Ganesh festival. The Nashik Municipal Corporation has allowed 474 Ganesh mandals to hold celebrations, with many mandals securing sponsors, indicating an economic revival. The average spending on mandals has increased to over Rs 10 lakh this year, compared to Rs 5 lakh in previous years. Despite heavy rain, markets in both cities were crowded with devotees purchasing religious items and silver Ganesh idols. Traffic restrictions have been implemented in Kolhapur for the arrival procession of the Ganesh mandals.Chant these Ganesha Mantra during Ganesh Chaturthi festivalAs Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, people are excited to worship Lord Ganesha by chanting powerful mantras. These mantras can eliminate obstacles, bring positive results, and remove various problems from devotees lives. Some popular mantras include "Om Gan Ganpataye Namaha" and "Vakratunda Maha-Kaaya Surya-Kotti Samaprabha". Chanting these mantras can bring success, good luck, and fulfillment. Benefits of chanting Lord Ganesha mantras include improved blood circulation, increased courage, enhanced concentration, and clarity in life. They also help in fulfilling desires and enhancing knowledge and wisdom.Ganapati mandals to get prizes worth 6 lakh for following rules during 10-day festival in NashikThe Nashik city police have announced cash prizes totaling Rs 6 lakh for Ganapati mandals that adhere to the rules and guidelines for the 10-day Ganeshotsav festival. The prizes will be given to the top-10 mandals in the city. In addition, the district guardian minister has announced a cash reward of Rs 11 lakh for mandals that follow all government guidelines. A selection committee will be responsible for choosing the best mandals based on various criteria, and the results will be announced in October.

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