Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Dhirendra Shastri Urges Peaceful Ganesh Visarjan in Bhiwandi
Dhirendra Shastri visited a Ganesh festival in Bhiwandi.
He asked people to celebrate and carry out the idol immersion peacefully.
He said followers of all religions should respect one another during the festival.
He also asked everyone to avoid arguments, provocation and disruption.
Shastri said Bhiwandi’s diversity is an important strength.
He encouraged people to move beyond caste and regional differences.
He spoke about learning wisdom and good judgment from Lord Ganesha.
He also prayed for peace, development and the well-being of India.
Dhirendra Shastri urged devotees to conduct Ganesh Visarjan peacefully and with restraint.
He called on all communities to respect the festival and prevent disturbances.
Shastri made the appeal during a visit to Bhiwandi’s Dhamankar Naka Ganesh festival.
He described Bhiwandi as a diverse city whose social harmony is a shared responsibility.
Shastri urged people to rise above caste and regional differences and prioritize national interest.
- Who
- Dhirendra Shastri, devotees, festival organisers and members of all communities.
- What
- An appeal was made for peaceful Ganesh Visarjan, mutual respect and social harmony.
- When
- Wednesday night, with Ganesh Visarjan approaching.
- Where
- The Dhamankar Naka Mitra Mandal’s public Ganesh festival in Bhiwandi.
- Why
- To help ensure that the festival concludes peacefully in the city’s culturally diverse environment.
- Speaker
- Dhirendra Shastri, Peethadhishwar of Bageshwar Dham.
- Location
- Dhamankar Naka, Bhiwandi.
- Festival
- Public Ganesh festival organised by Dhamankar Naka Mitra Mandal.
- Ganesh idol
- The idol is popularly known as ‘Ekta Cha Raja’.
- Main appeal
- Conduct the immersion procession with love, restraint and peace.
- Additional message
- People should rise above caste and regional differences and prioritise national interest.
- Attendees
- Mahant Rajudas Maharaj, Rudrapratap Tripathi, Santosh Shetty, Hasmukh Patel, Dilip Poddar and Rajesh Shetty were among those present.