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Navi Mumbai Ganeshotsav Unveils Grand Sheesh Mahal Replica Pandal
A Ganesh festival is taking place in Navi Mumbai.
The organizers built a large copy of Jaipur’s famous Sheesh Mahal.
A 10-foot-tall Ganesh idol is placed inside it.
The festival began on September 14 and will last 12 days.
Visitors can attend prayers, talks and cultural activities.
They can also receive health services and donate blood.
The organizers will show messages warning people about harmful addictions.
The group also helps tribal students continue higher education.
Shivchhaya Mitra Mandal is holding its 56th Ganeshotsav celebrations in Navi Mumbai.
A 10-foot Navi Mumbaicha Raja idol has been installed inside a Sheesh Mahal replica.
The replica measures 80 feet long, 40 feet wide and 40 feet high.
The 12-day festival includes religious programs, medical camps, blood donation and annadan.
Organizers will promote anti-addiction messages and support tribal students’ higher education.
- Who
- Shivchhaya Mitra Mandal is organizing the festival, with devotees and invited guests expected to attend.
- What
- The mandal is hosting its 56th Ganeshotsav with a 10-foot Navi Mumbaicha Raja idol inside a Sheesh Mahal replica.
- Where
- At the CIDCO ground beside ICL School in Sector 21, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai.
- When
- The 12-day celebrations began on September 14; the year is not specified.
- Why
- To celebrate Ganeshotsav while conducting religious programs, welfare initiatives and anti-addiction awareness activities.
Key facts
- Organizer
- Shivchhaya Mitra Mandal
- Festival edition
- 56th Ganeshotsav celebrations
- Idol height
- 10 feet
- Replica dimensions
- 80 feet long, 40 feet wide and 40 feet high
- Festival duration
- 12 days, beginning September 14
- Expected visitors
- An estimated eight to 10 lakh devotees each year
- Social support
- Financial assistance for tribal students from Wada and Mokhada pursuing higher education
Quotes
Ankush Vaiti
President of Shivchhaya Mitra Mandal
“Visitors to this year's celebrations will be able to experience a replica of Jaipur's iconic tourist destination in Navi Mumbai itself.”
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