Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated in Srinagar; Idol Immersed in Jhelum River

Kashmiri Hindu devotees celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi in Srinagar with great devotion and as part of the rituals, the idol of Lord Ganesha was immersed in the waters of the Jhelum River on Tuesday.

  

 

The festival, which marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, is observed across India with prayers, decorations, and cultural events. In Srinagar too, devotees performed traditional rituals before bidding farewell to the deity through idol immersion.

 

 

 

 

 

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated at homes or by setting up pandals (temporary tents), where idols are worshipped with prayers and offerings for several days. While some devotees observe the festival for 3 or 5 days, others continue the celebrations for up to 10 days. The celebrations end with the immersion of the idols in rivers, lakes, or seas.