Report: Koni Prakash Naik

Muscat, Aug 19: Muscat Shree Ganesh Festival Committee is all set to organize and celebrate Shree Ganesh festival this year from September 5 to 7 at Muscat Shiva Temple. All arrangements are underway. This will be it's 32nd year of celebration.

It all started 32 years ago with the initiative of Tulu Koota Muscat and the tradition is being carried on and is well maintained. The three day festivities are filled with day long poojas, homas, bhajans, keertans, dances, instrumental music, 108 coconut offerings, Laddu/Modaka Seve etc. Thousands of devotees will partake in the festivities. Besides the Indian ambassador to Muscat, a number of dignitaries from various business communities, social/cultural organizations will be attending the festivities. People from all parts of India, based in Muscat will attend to pay obeisance to Lord Ganesh and receive His blessings.

The mantap and the entire hall will be decorated with fresh flowers imported from India, mango leaves, banana stems, various types of fruits in a very traditional style and will be a feast for the eyes of the devotees. All are invited to partake and receive the blessings of Lord Ganesh.