With Ganesh Chaturthi around the corner, &TV artists, much like many Ganesh devotees, are brimming with excitement as they prepare to celebrate this festival by welcoming Bappa idol into their homes. Their preparations have already begun, including activities such as cleaning their houses, planning decoration themes, and making modaks. These include Aayudh Bhanushali (Krishna, Doosri Maa), Geetanjali Mishra (Rajesh, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan), and Rohitashv Gour (Manmohan Tiwari, Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai). Aayudh Bhanushali, aka Krishna from Doosri Maa, shares, “Ganesh Chaturthi is one of my favourite festivals, and I thoroughly enjoy the preparations before we welcome Lord Ganesha. Every year, in my building, we celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm. We have already begun the preparations. While I am in Jaipur, I am in constant touch with my friends about the activities we will be organising during Ganesh Mahotsav. I will reach there before Lord Ganesha arrives and welcome him by dancing to the beat of dhols. For now, I am planning the different games and special days we will be celebrating after every evening aarti at the pandal. Activities include dance, fancy dress, antakshari night, and cultural food exchange. I cannot contain my excitement for the festival to begin, especially because I get to enjoy amazing food. While Lord Ganpati may not make any demands, I keep requesting delicious food from all the aunties who prepare bhog for him, so I can indulge in those treats (laughs).”
Geetanjali Mishra, Rajesh from Happu Ki Ultan Paltan, shares, “Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that spreads love and joy, an ode to auspicious new beginnings. Before Bappa’s arrival, we have already started cleaning the house and made a list of decoration items for the altar. No one can adequately express the joy, positivity, happiness, and the aura of Ganesh Chaturthi that surrounds us. With this deep love for our favourite Ganpati Bappa in our hearts, our home will be adorned with beautiful, amazing, and aesthetic themes to welcome and please the Lord. Some fascinating eco-friendly handmade craft items, flowers, and much more will add a personal touch to the festival. Additionally, on the sides, we plan to hang colourful transparent drapes with some lights. I will make various varieties of Modaks to offer to Ganesh Ji and invite a few kids from the family and neighbours for lunch on the first day. This year, I am wearing a nauvari saree and have arranged for Dhol Tasha to welcome our Bappa. All the arrangements will be top-notch, and my excitement is at its peak – Ganpati Bappa Morya!” Rohitashv Gour, Manmohan Tiwari from Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai, shares, “We celebrate this festival every year. Our family has been following the tradition of bringing a Ganesha idol home for the past few years. This tradition started with my sister, who always brought an idol of Ganesh ji to our home. Our celebrations are very warm and affectionate as we spend the day with family and close friends. Each year, I make sure to take day off from work to celebrate this auspicious day with Ganesh Ji. This year’s theme is flowers because I believe flowers bring a smile to everyone’s face. We have made all the cutouts ourselves, and the cherry on the cake is that my two daughters are doing all the creative work to welcome Bappa. Additionally, for all five days, my wife has already made a list of Bhog to offer to Ganesh Ji. I am very excited about the festival and cannot wait to have Ganesh ji at my home.”
Watch your favourite artists in Doosri Maa at 8:00 pm, Happu Ki Ultan Paltan at 10:00 pm, and Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai at 10:30 pm, airing every Monday to Friday only on &TV!
