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Six Word Saturday... Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi - the faith, the fun







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  1. Magical Mystical Teacher31 August 2014 at 04:05

    What about the food? Looks like there's plenty...or is that an offering?

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    1. Sherry Blue Sky31 August 2014 at 23:40

      What a beautiful and festive arrangement in the photo! It looks like a wonderful celebration.

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    2. Nimi Arora3 September 2014 at 21:37

      The food in the picture is the offering to Lord Ganesha, which we do get as 'Prasad'.

      The kids in our apartment block planned a fair in the evening with homemade food stalls. It was a lot of fun. Just returned from there. :)

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    3. Nimi Arora3 September 2014 at 21:40

      Yes, Sherry, it is a wonderful celebration - usually spread over almost a week...

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  2. Kathe W.31 August 2014 at 23:55

    Wonderul photo- enjoy your day!

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    1. Nimi Arora3 September 2014 at 21:41

      Thanks a lot. We get to enjoy the whole week celebrating this festival in Mumbai :)

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  3. Jae Rose1 September 2014 at 01:30

    What beautiful colours...so full of life

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    1. Nimi Arora3 September 2014 at 21:42

      Thanks, Jae Rose. It is a very lively, fun-filled festival...

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  4. Amrit Sinha1 September 2014 at 18:34

    May the God shower blessings and prosperity on all of us.

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  5. cifar shayar2 September 2014 at 17:53

    fantastic, happy Ganesh Chaturthi

    Waih Prem Hai

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    1. Nimi Arora3 September 2014 at 21:45

      Thanks a lot. And Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you too - the celebration week is still on, so it's not belated :)

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  6. Kokila Gupta3 September 2014 at 01:08

    Darshan Matre hi kamna poorti jai Dev Jai Dev...

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  7. Shweta Dave3 September 2014 at 15:59

    Lovely post Nimi,

    I am writing to share with you that I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. Please accept it if its not against your blog policy. You can view your nomination here http://www.sunshineandzephyr.com/2014/09/thank-you-for-the-award-and-my-nominees/

    Take care,
    Shweta

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