MUMBAI, 2 SEPTEMBER, 2022 (GPN):  As you all would agree, Ganeshotsava feels incomplete without at least 1 visit to Ram Mandir Complex, Wadala during the 10/11 days of Ganeshotsav. Due to the pandemic for the past 2 years, most of us may have missed this feeling, but the Grandeur of this Ganesh Utsav 2022 has brought alive the eagerness in Bappa’s devotees to visit their most favourite pandal at Dwarkanath Bhavan, Shree Ram Mandir Complex, Wadala. Devotees have been flocking in large numbers to offer seva to Mumbai’s richest and most favourite Ganpati here.

The Ganesh Chaturthi Pandal of the Konkani speaking Gauda Sarasvat Brahmin (GSB) Sarvajanik Ganeshotsava Samiti in Wadala, is one of the most popular Ganpati Bappa pandals in Mumbai. Over the years the GSB Wadala Ganpati Bappa has been reckoned as “Navasacha Suvarna Ganapati” It is one of the richest Ganapati idols in the city adorned with gold and precious ornaments. The GSB Ganesha festival being held at the Wadala Dwarakanath Bhavan near Dadar TT, has a history of more than 50 years. The first Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav of the Samiti was held here in the year 1955.

G.S.B. Sarvajanik Ganeshotsava Samiti  informed GPN that this year, it’s the 68th Ganeshotsav celebrations at Dwarkanath Bhavan, Shree Ram Mandir Complex, Wadala & that the Samiti would be celebrating on all 10 days starting from: August 31, 2022 – September 09, 2022.

GSB Sarvajanik Ganeshotsava celebrations here is unique, for the use of eco-friendly materials and methods, including the making of the huge clay idol. The idol is usually adorned with 60 kilograms of gold and 175 kilograms of silver. The golden crown on the idol weighs around 22 kg.

The samiti is also in the forefront of philanthropic activities which include providing of educational aid, distributing of scholarships to students, feeding the poor, extending medical assistance to the needy and the deserving, etc. The trust regularly contributes to a number of institutions engaged in human relief activities, apart from directly promoting educational and humungous welfare Activities.

During the 10 to 12-days festival (This 68th Celebration will be held for 10 Days), people can perform Pujas and take part in various rituals and contribute to the Anna Dana Seva – food distribution to all. The devotees offer TULABHAR Seva in large numbers, wherein they get a chance to give the seva of items mentioned in the Seva leaflet proportionate to their weight. The timings for this seva is 9.30 am to 12.30 pm.

GSB Sarvajanik Ganeshotsava Samiti’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began on Wednesday, August 31st and will conclude on Friday, 9th September, on the Anant Chaturdashi day. Puja at the venue is conducted every day from 6.30 am to 9.00 pm, while Prasadam is distributed between 2 pm and 4.30 pm. This year Maha Pooja followed by Anna Santarpan and Apoopa (Modak Naivedya) to the Lord Ananta will be conducted at 12.30 pm immediately followed by Prasad Vitarana (distributing Prasad meals to devotees) thereafter. The Ratri Puja is done at 9 pm. Bhajans and cultural programmes are scheduled to be held from 9 pm onwards every day.

The committee had taken up various religious oblations, contests, programmes etc., during last year. The GSBS Medical Trust, associated with the committee, will be holding the Healthy Baby Contest for the babies in two category (1) upto one year and (2)One year to three year olds on Sunday September 4th. It also provides financial assistance for the Education of the needy and distributes Scholarships, Educational Awards, Merit Award to Eligible students.

The Samiti is also conducting free medical checkup and health awareness camp on Wednesday 7th September from 9.00 am onwards.

Detailed Program list is given below as per the leaflet given by the Samiti for the 68th Ganesh Utsav Celebration at GSB Wadala.

Free Bus (Shuttle) Service is arranged from dadar to the venue for all devotees.

G.S.B. Sarvajanik Ganeshotsava Samiti  invites all the devotees of our favourite Bappa Ganesha (Maha Ganapati) to rejoice in the glory of the festive celebration & seek blessings from Bappa.Ends