YAVATMAL: It is of course, the season of
Ganeshotsav
.
Yavatmal
has been famous for various types of Lord Ganeshas. This year too, devotees are thronging 'Mandaps' to have a glimpse of their God and worship Him with great devotion and respect. Some others attend Ganesh pandals to fulfil their vows.
Yavatmal has a number of Ganesh Utsav Mandals and they present Lord Ganesha in various forms.
While moving in the city, there is a huge crowd in the local
Marwadi
chowk which is the grain market of the city. There is a Ganesh decoration in the house of Mahendras in one of the narrow lanes. One youth Sumit Mahendra takes great pleasure and pain to present the Lord in different ways every year. He has been presented national and international awards and recognitions for his matchless idols.
This year, young Sumit presented
Lord Ganesh
in coconuts. The decorations are made out of ‘jute’ fibres. Sumit presents his Ganesh with a theme. This year he has focused on environment with the slogan ‘No to plastic bags’ for which he advocates use of jute bags and other articles.
He has paid special attention to highlight the use of coconut palms and is sending a strong message about this tree by saying ‘coconut is life’.
With proper lighting, he has made a coconut idol of Lord Ganesh more splendid and spectacular.
Visitors are welcomed by his father and mother who said that Sumit has taken more than two months on the project and finally he accomplished it with great satisfaction.
Those who visit the house of Mahendras have expressed great satisfaction over the idol and appreciated young Sumit for his perseverance and great determination.
Sumit says, “This year I have chosen the theme of e Environment and its upkeeping,” and added that the entire decoration is made of natural materials such as coconut and jute fibres.
Daily worship and distribution of ‘prasad’ is being done and devotees attend the 'aarthi' by singing devotional songs in praise of Lord Ganesh and get blessings.
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