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Jeetendra Celebrates Maharashtra’s Ganpati Traditions and Lifelong Devotion
Jeetendra visited Pune to pray during the Ganpati festival.
He said he believes Bappa calls him to visit.
Even though he was not feeling well, he still went for darshan.
He prayed to keep walking on his own for the rest of his life.
He also prayed for peace, love and good health for his children.
Jeetendra remembered growing up among mostly Maharashtrian and Konkani families.
He said small childhood joys, like eating boondi, made him very happy.
He feels strongly connected to Maharashtra and wants to keep visiting Bappa as long as he can.
Jeetendra visited Pune for Ganpati darshan despite feeling unwell.
He said he wants to remain physically independent and visit Bappa until his death.
The actor recalled growing up as the only Punjabi among mostly Maharashtrian and Konkani families.
His family has celebrated Ganeshotsav at their Mumbai home for about 52 years.
Jeetendra said his childhood’s simple joys, peace and community spirit remain especially meaningful to him.
- Who
- Veteran actor Jeetendra.
- What
- He visited Ganpati celebrations, discussed his connection with Maharashtra and shared personal prayers and childhood memories.
- Where
- Pune, with additional memories of his home and childhood in Mumbai.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- He said he was invited with affection and believes Bappa calls him to visit for darshan.
Key facts
- Visitor
- Veteran actor Jeetendra
- Visit location
- Pune
- Occasion
- Ganpati darshan
- Personal prayer
- To walk on two legs until his death
- Prayer for children
- Peace, love, affection and good health
- Family celebration
- Ganeshotsav has been celebrated at his Mumbai home for about 52 years
- Childhood community
- He said he was the only Punjabi among mostly Maharashtrian and Konkani residents
Quotes
Jeetendra
Veteran Indian actor discussing his devotion to Ganpati.
“But the fun, the peace, the satisfaction, I am more Maharashtrian inside and outside.”
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“Peace of children, love, affection of people and good health, that's all I asked for.”
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