Ganesh Chaturthi 2006: Ganesh Visarjan [Javascript required to view Flash movie, please turn it on and refresh this page]

Ganesh Visarjan

2 September 2006 —Erosion had created 6 ft high cliffs of sand between the rocky breakers and the surf. As the crowd lined the top of the sand cliffs, everyone watched while Ganesh was brought to the ocean. Five men then carried the statue out - past the waves, moving deeper and deeper until it was finally submerged. Behind this ceremony lies profound symbolism. It is to remind us that our physical existence is temporary - having its origins and dissolution in the Formless Absolute. Just as Ganesh merges with the ocean, so do we seek to merge with the Ocean of Immortal Bliss.

The celebrations had now ended. Ganesh bhajans still ringing in everyone's ears, "Ganapati Bapa Moriya"

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