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Sunita Ahuja vows to continue Ganpati tradition lifelong

Sunita Ahuja vows to continue Ganpati tradition lifelong
Sunita Ahuja recalls Govinda’s mother starting Ganpati celebration at her house, says she will continue it till she is alive · thehansindia.com

Sunita Ahuja celebrates Ganpati at her home every year.

She said the tradition was started by her mother-in-law, Nirmala Devi.

It began at Sunita’s small office many years ago.

Sunita said she will continue the celebration throughout her life.

This year, she welcomed Ganpati by singing and dancing.

The celebration will last for one and a half days.

Her children, Yashvardhan and Tina, joined the festivities.

The family eats foods such as modak and invites friends.

Sunita said she hopes Ganesh ji brings happiness, health and fewer problems to her family.

Key facts

Tradition’s founder
Sunita said her mother-in-law, Nirmala Devi, started the Ganpati celebration.
Original location
The tradition began at Sunita’s small office in Sandapur.
Duration
Sunita’s Ganpati celebration lasts one and a half days.
Participants
Yashvardhan Ahuja and Tina Ahuja were seen participating.
Food
The family eats modak and other simple festival food.
Govinda’s whereabouts
Govinda was in the United States during the idol’s initial welcome.
Sunita’s vow
She said she will continue bringing Ganpati home as long as she is alive.

Quotes

Sunita Ahuja

Actress and Govinda’s wife discussing the origin of her family’s Ganpati tradition.

“I have decided that as long as I am alive, I will bring Ganpati. And this tradition will continue. Because Ganesh ji is the first deity of worship. And there is no one greater than him.”
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“Ganesh Chaturthi was started by my mother-in-law, Nirmala Devi. It was in my small office in Sandapur. Since then this tradition has been going on.”
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