A 9-day festival honoring Lord Ganesha — the Remover of Obstacles and harbinger of new beginnings
Prana Pratishta
Invocation of divine presence into the Ganesha idol via sacred
chanting.
Shodashopachara
A sixteen-step homage involving flowers, incense, prayers, and
offerings.
Uttarpuja & Visarjan
A concluding farewell ceremony culminating in a joyous,
rhythmic procession to immerse the idol — symbolizing Ganesha’s return to Mount
Kailash
Community Engagement
Distribution of prasad, devotional singing (kirtan), bhajans, and social bonding.