Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Vardhaan Puri Recalls Ganesh Chaturthi Memories With Grandfather Amrish Puri
Vardhaan Puri talked about celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with his family.
He remembers making modaks with his grandfather, Amrish Puri, when he was a child.
His family still follows this tradition today.
Relatives come from different parts of the world to celebrate together.
They bring a Ganpati idol into their home for two days.
They prepare Maharashtrian food and many modaks.
For visarjan, they use an eco-friendly idol made from coconut.
Vardhaan says the festival teaches him to trust life’s plan and brings his family more happiness.
Vardhaan Puri recalled celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with his late grandfather, actor Amrish Puri.
His family makes modaks together when they welcome Ganpati into their home.
Relatives gather from around the world and celebrate Ganpati’s birthday for two days.
The family uses an eco-friendly coconut Ganpati idol for visarjan.
Vardhaan said Ganpati teaches him to trust a divine plan and brings his family closer.
- Who
- Actor Vardhaan Puri and his family, including memories of his late grandfather Amrish Puri.
- What
- Vardhaan Puri shared memories and details of his family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
- When
- The family celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi every year; Amrish Puri died on January 12, 2005.
- Where
- The celebrations take place in the family’s home and temple in Mumbai.
- Why
- The family celebrates to welcome Ganpati, honor a cherished tradition, come together, and care for the environment.
- Festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Family tradition
- The family makes modaks by hand when welcoming Ganpati.
- Celebration length
- Ganpati’s birthday is celebrated for two days.
- Food
- The family prepares Maharashtrian food and modaks.
- Visarjan idol
- An eco-friendly Ganpati made of coconut is used.
- Grandfather
- Amrish Puri was Vardhaan Puri’s late grandfather.
- Amrish Puri’s death
- January 12, 2005, at age 72.