Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Ganeshotsav 2026: Families Showcase Devotional Home Decorations Worldwide
Families in different places are celebrating Ganeshotsav by bringing Lord Ganesha into their homes.
Some families made special decorations inspired by temples, caves or holy places.
Jigesh Thakkar’s family in Virar has welcomed Ganesha home for 14 years.
Anita and Ashish celebrated in Dallas, Texas.
Nilesh’s family in Michigan created a shrine inspired by Pandharpur.
Their idol was made from natural clay that can dissolve in water.
They also used cardboard and recyclable materials for the decorations.
Other displays included Bal Ganesh, Nandi, Jalaram Bapa, flowers and modaks.
Jigesh Thakkar’s family in Virar marked their 14th year of bringing Lord Ganesha home.
Anita and Ashish welcomed Ganesha into their home in Dallas, Texas, with decorations by their friend Ashwini.
Nilesh’s family in Michigan created a Pandharpur-inspired shrine featuring Lord Vithoba and an eco-friendly natural-clay idol.
Sunny Devlekar of Prabhadevi, Mumbai, designed a Bal Ganesh display inside a mystical cave-themed setting.
Bipin Kesarikar presented Ganesha with a golden crown, floral trunk decorations, flowers and modaks.
- Who
- Families and devotees including Jigesh Thakkar, Anita and Ashish, Nilesh’s family, Sunny Devlekar and Bipin Kesarikar.
- What
- They shared photographs of their Lord Ganesha idols and home Ganeshotsav decorations.
- When
- During Ganeshotsav 2026.
- Where
- The celebrations featured homes in Virar, Dallas, Michigan and Prabhadevi in Mumbai.
- Why
- To welcome Lord Ganesha, express devotion, preserve traditions and, in one display, support an environmentally friendly visarjan.
- Festival
- Ganeshotsav 2026
- Featured locations
- Virar; Dallas, Texas; Michigan; and Prabhadevi, Mumbai
- Virar tradition
- The Thakkar family has brought Bappa home for 14 years.
- Eco-friendly idol
- Nilesh’s family used a natural-clay Ganesha idol that dissolves in water.
- Recyclable decoration
- The Michigan shrine was handcrafted with cardboard and other safe, recyclable materials.
- Decorative themes
- The submissions included child Shiva-inspired imagery, Pandharpur, a mystical cave and traditional devotional ornamentation.
- Submission outlet
- Readers were asked to send photographs to [email protected] with their name, location and celebration details.