(The altar of Lord Ganesh in the main hall)
(The altar of Lord Ganesh in the main hall)
Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated at Sufi Dar, Chennai on 10th September 2002, with reverence under the guidance of Puj Dada Ratanchandji. The two brass idols, from the Main Hall and the Twin Hall were brought to the hall at the entrance of Sufi Dar.
(Puj Dada Ratanchandji giving Lord Ganesh a bath with milk)The function began in the morning with each devotee giving Lord Ganesh a bath with milk and then water. The idols were then gently wiped and robed in colorful attire. Even the little mouse, by the side of Lord Ganesh, was robed in silk attire and decorated. The two brass idols of Lord Ganesh were then decorated and placed in the Twin Hall and the Main Hall by the devotees amidst chants of 'Jai Jai Ganesh'. Aarti and Puja was also performed.
(Lord Ganesh in the Twin Hall)Puj Dada Ratanchandji made offerings of ladoos, the favourite sweet of Lord Ganesh. Devotees also made offerings of fruits, sweets and flowers to Lord Ganesh. Chants of 'Ganpati Bapa Moriya' filled the air as devotees prayed to 'the Remover of Obstacles' for his blessings. This function was followed by the regular ritual of Duaa from Data Dastagir Badshah of Baghdad in the afternoon.
