Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Celebrations Begin in Ludhiana with Rituals and Festivities
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 celebrations commenced across Ludhiana with devotees welcoming Ganpati Bappa into homes and temples. Markets were busy with purchases of idols, mostly eco-friendly clay ones, and festival items. The 16th Ganesh Mahotsav began at Sidh Data Seva Society with Vedic rituals, floral tributes, and prayers for devotees' well-being. Daily devotional activities, including kirtans and special programmes, are planned until the festival concludes on September 25, with communal offerings and celebrations marking the occasion.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 14 Sept, 07:37 pm. Other outlets followed.