The Ganesh festival is being celebrated with immense enthusiasm and festive fervor in Golbazar, located in Chhattisgarh's capital city Raipur. This grand celebration has a rich history spanning over 100 years in the historic market area. On Monday, the idol of Lord Ganesha was installed with traditional rituals, immediately sparking immense excitement and joy among local residents and devotees alike.
Chief Minister Presents The Precious Gold Crown
State Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the event as a special participant on the very first day of the celebrations. He personally adorned Lord Ganesha with a highly valuable gold crown. This special gold ornament was placed upon the forehead of the deity installed within the premises of the Golbazar Hanuman temple, drawing a large gathering of onlookers and devotees.
Weight And Estimated Value Of The Crown
The magnificent gold crown offered to Lord Ganesha weighs approximately 771 grams. The estimated value of this exquisite piece is pegged at well over 1 crore 15 lakh rupees. This precious offering has become a major highlight of this year's festivities, drawing widespread attention throughout the region.
Dignitaries And Citizens In Attendance
A number of prominent personalities and citizens were present to witness this special occasion. Apex Bank Chairman Kedar Gupta marked his presence at the event. Alongside him, members of the Golbazar Traders Association and a substantial number of local residents participated in the celebrations with great zeal.
Aarti And Prasad Distribution
Following the offering of the gold crown to Lord Ganesha, a grand aarti was performed with deep devotion. Once the religious ritual concluded, sacred prasad was distributed among all the gathered devotees, marking the successful completion of the day's main ceremonies.
