Moraya re bappa moraya re… can't get this song out of my mind. Ganpati is not just a religious festival, but a celebration that unites society. That's what I observed while roaming the streets of Mumbai during the 10-day-long festival. The emotions connected with the arrival and departure of the Ganpati are an experience. After visiting different Ganpati pandals I realised, you don't have to be a Hindu to experience the love and spiritual connection that Bappa evokes within you. The birth of Lord Ganesha is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm. It is so popular that people travel from…
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