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Ganesh Chaturthi: Shyam Pathak Explains Artists’ Devotion To Bappa
Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrating Lord Ganesha.
People around the world take part in it.
Many families bring a statue of Ganesha into their homes.
They worship him for between 1.5 and 10 days.
The festival is especially popular in Maharashtra, Karnataka and other southern states.
Actor Shyam Pathak, who plays Popatlal, also believes in Ganesha.
He spoke about why Ganesha is important to him and to artists.
He also remembered visiting Siddhivinayak Temple every Tuesday during his CA studies.
Ganesh Chaturthi was being celebrated worldwide on September 14.
People welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes and worship him for 1.5 to 10 days.
The festival is especially prominent in Maharashtra, Karnataka and other southern states.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Shyam Pathak said he believes in Lord Ganesha.
Pathak recalled visiting Siddhivinayak Temple every Tuesday while studying for his CA qualification.
- Who
- Actor Shyam Pathak, known for playing Popatlal in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, discussed Ganesh Chaturthi and Lord Ganesha.
- What
- Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and Pathak’s views on the importance of Lord Ganesha to him and artists.
- Where
- The festival was being celebrated across the world, particularly in Maharashtra, Karnataka and other southern states of India.
- When
- September 14; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- People celebrate by welcoming Lord Ganesha home and worshipping him; Pathak discussed the deity’s importance in his life and artists’ lives.
Key facts
- Festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Date mentioned
- September 14
- Worship period
- 1.5 to 10 days
- Featured actor
- Shyam Pathak, who plays Popatlal
- Television show
- Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah
- Temple recalled
- Siddhivinayak Temple
- Study period
- Pathak visited the temple every Tuesday during his CA studies
Sources
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