Ganesh Chaturthi begins
Mumbai,
Sep
15
2007:
Over
the
centuries,
the
festival
of
Ganesh
Chaturthi,
which
was
just
a
family
affair,
has
gained
the
status
of
being
a
social
event.
This
festival,
which
is
dedicated
to
the
son
of
Lord
Shiva
and
Parvati,
Ganesh,
has
gained
so
much
popularity
that
the
preparations
for
the
festivities
begin
at
least
a
fortnight
in
advance.
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Story first published: Monday, September 17, 2007, 16:34 [IST]