Devotees Flock to Ganesh Temples for Worship on Ganesh Chaturthi

Summary

Devotees are flocking to Ganesh temples across Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal to offer special pujas on Ganesh Chaturthi. Rashtriya Dharmasabha Nepal is marking the festival with discourses and a Ganesh Rath Yatra, which is also being held today because Bhadra Shukla Panchami falls on the same day this year.

Key Points
  • Devotees began lining up early in the morning at Ganesh temples in Kathmandu and other parts of the country to worship Lord Shri Ganesh on Ganesh Chaturthi.
  • Special pujas were held at temples including Ashoka Vinayak, Chandra Vinayak, Surya Vinayak, Kamal Vinayak and Kamladi Ganesh in the valley.
  • Rashtriya Dharmasabha Nepal has been observing Ganesh Chaturthi with programs and discourses since 2065 BS.
  • The organization is also holding its Ganesh Rath Yatra today because Bhadra Shukla Panchami falls on the same day this year.
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