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When 2000 Giant Ganesha Idols are Immersed in the Sea

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Tom (Admin)

My Indian friends who grew up nearby tell me it wasn’t always like this.  They say when they were growing up, during the festival Ganesh Chaturthi, they would have a small clay statue of Lord Ganesha, one of Hinduism’s most … Continue reading →

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Ganesha Chaturthi, Chennai Style (Part 2: Video)

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

Yesterday I explained a bit about the festival currently ongoing in Chennai (and across India) – Ganesha Chaturthi – and posted some photos. It’s hard to really capture the atmosphere of the event with photos only – a video in … Continue reading →

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Ganesha Chaturthi, Chennai Style

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Tom (Admin)

Today was day 7 of Ganesha Chaturthi, the Hindu festival celebrating the (re-)birth of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati.  To celebrate this festival, many Indian families display a statue of Ganesha in their homes, and after making … Continue reading →

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