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Ganeshotsav Kickoff Echoes 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' Along Delhi’s Yamunapar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 07:36 PM
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The ten‑day Ganesh festival began on the Yamuna banks in Delhi, with crowds chanting ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ to mark the opening.
Delhi’s Yamunapar waterfront came alive on Saturday as the city’s ten‑day Ganeshotsav was officially inaugurated. Devotees gathered early in the morning, their voices rising in unison with the traditional chant “Ganpati Bappa Morya.”
Organisers placed a newly installed Ganesh idol on a decorated platform, surrounded by floral arrangements and lighting. The opening ceremony featured a brief prayer, followed by rhythmic drumming and devotional songs that resonated across the riverbank.
The event, part of a city‑wide celebration that will run for ten days, aims to bring together people from all walks of life for cultural and spiritual activities. Local residents and visitors alike took part in the festivities, sharing sweets and offering prayers.
Authorities have ensured crowd management and basic amenities along the Yamuna banks, allowing the celebration to proceed smoothly. The festival is expected to draw larger gatherings each evening as the days progress, culminating in a grand finale on the tenth day.
The vibrant start underscores the importance of Ganeshotsav in Delhi’s cultural calendar, reinforcing communal harmony and devotion during the auspicious period.
Organisers placed a newly installed Ganesh idol on a decorated platform, surrounded by floral arrangements and lighting. The opening ceremony featured a brief prayer, followed by rhythmic drumming and devotional songs that resonated across the riverbank.
The event, part of a city‑wide celebration that will run for ten days, aims to bring together people from all walks of life for cultural and spiritual activities. Local residents and visitors alike took part in the festivities, sharing sweets and offering prayers.
Authorities have ensured crowd management and basic amenities along the Yamuna banks, allowing the celebration to proceed smoothly. The festival is expected to draw larger gatherings each evening as the days progress, culminating in a grand finale on the tenth day.
The vibrant start underscores the importance of Ganeshotsav in Delhi’s cultural calendar, reinforcing communal harmony and devotion during the auspicious period.