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    Ganesh Festival in Mumbai

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    It takes many men to bring this large statue of Lord Ganesh to the ocean at Chowpatty Beach, Mumbai. This larger statue need more assistance than smaller counterparts. by: victoriaphoto Views[2173] A women celebrates Ganesh Chaturi festival in Mumbai, India. by: victoriaphoto Views[442] Men bring a statue of the Hinud god Ganesh into the water at Chowpatty beach, Mumbai. After bringing the statue of Lord Ganesh to the Ocean, they will then immerse the statue in water, drowning it, in tribute to the God. by: victoriaphoto Views[775] A family celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi Festival at Chowpatty Beach, Mumbai. During this celebration, many religous rituals are performed. This includes offerings of food, flowers and coconuts to the statues of Lord Ganesh. The most colorful offering is that of red powder. While people offer the red powder to the Ganesh statues, they also throw it on people as well. by: victoriaphoto Views[410] A women peaks at the camera during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai, India. This festival is held in honor of the Hinud God, Lord Ganesh, who has an elephant head. The festival is held for 11 days each year. by: victoriaphoto Views[381]
     

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    Friday, 5 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

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