A month of dedication: Bhadrak city commemorates Lord Gajanana with faith, culture and imagination

RELEASED: 29 Aug 2025, 04:39 PM IST
LAST UPDATE: 29 Aug 2025, 04:39 PM IST

Bhadrak city is soaked in dedication as the month-long praise of Lord Gajanana, the eliminator of challenges, changes the city into a dynamic spiritual and cultural center. Every lane and street shines with brightened entrances, sweet-sounding devotional tunes, and elaborately embellished mandaps, turning the city into a living canvas of faith, art, and celebration.

From the senior to kids, fans are commemorating Lord Gajanana in his numerous revered kinds, Budha Ganesh, Toka Ganesh, Pila Ganesh, Chhua Ganesh, and Kanchan Ganesh, each kind informing its own story of custom and belief.

At the old market location, Budha Ganesh stands as a classic sign of heritage. Praise here is thought to go back to the Mughal age, with the divine being decorated in a brand-new avatar each year, drawing in countless fans daily.

“The puja has actually been going on for 500 to 600 years. Like every year, it is commemorated with the very same olden customs. On 26 September, the Bhasani routines (immersion event) will happen, with plans for prasad sevan for more than a hundred fans, along with cultural activities like pala and daskatiya,” stated Manoranjan Sahu.

Similarly, the invocation of Lord Gajanana has actually started at the Baba Toka Ganesh mandap. The puja, which began in 1970, has actually included a silver chariot considering that 1998. The chariot and accessories are perfectly decorated with around 62 kgs of silver. After the month-long event, Lord Gajanana will be offered a ritualistic goodbye, accompanied by a happy event of good friends and fans.

Presented in 1993, the Pila Ganesh Mandap uses a vibrant peek of Rajasthan clay art and Medinipur tribal workmanship.

“Our routines have actually been continuous for 33 years, and all the decoration is influenced by tribal-style artistry, crafted by competent craftsmens, and the method our committee has actually worked for the designs, it will please individuals” stated Sanjeev Das.

The Kanchan Ganesh Mandap promotes sustainability by utilizing environment-friendly products like bamboo, ropes, and natural fibers.
This celebration is more than dedication; it is an event of unity, cultural pride, and imagination, leaving Bhadrak radiant with faith and memories that remain till next year.