Ganesh Chaturthi in Noida:
Noida comes alive during Ganesh Chaturthi with colourful decorations, cultural events, and religious ceremonies. The spirit of unity and devotion fills the air as families and communities come together to welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes.
Ganesh Utsav started from September 19, 2023. The idol of Lord Ganapati is installed on the first day which is the day of Ganesh Chaturthi and worshiped for 10 days. During this period, pandals are decorated at various places. Ganpati Utsav is largely a festival of Maharashtra. But it is celebrated all over the world with great fervour.
5 famous Ganpati temples of Delhi-Noida, do not forget to visit on Ganesh Chaturthi
If you live in Noida then you can visit these Ganesh temples on Ganesh Chaturthi. The idol of Bappa is decorated very beautifully in these temples.
Shri Vinayak Temple
Shri Vinayak Temple located in Noida Sector 62 is very famous. You will like the carvings done on the walls here. This Ganesh Chaturthi you can visit here. Ganesh Utsav is celebrated with great pomp here. People come here from far and wide to visit the temple. This temple is located near the main D-Circle of the industrial area of Sector-62.
Varasiddhi Vinayagar Temple
Varasiddhi Vinayagar Temple is located in Noida Sector 22. Here you will get to see a unique idol of Bappa. On this festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, you can come here to have darshan of Bappa.
Ganesh Hanuman Temple
Ganesh Hanuman Temple is located in Greater Noida. On the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, you can come to this temple to have darshan of Bappa. There is a huge crowd of devotees here.
Sri Shubha Siddhivinayak Temple
Shri Shubh Siddhivinayak Temple is situated in Mayur Vihar. This temple is built on the lines of Tamil architecture. In this temple, flowers, banana, coconut and rock sugar are offered to Lord Ganesha.
Ajmeri Gate
There is a temple of Lord Ganesha located at Ajmeri Gate in Delhi, whose outer wall is red in colour. People like the beautiful and intricate artworks here. A grand event is organized here during the Ganpati festival.
Ganpati Visarjan Spots in Delhi Noida NCR:
As the ten-day long festival culminates, devotees bid a heartfelt farewell to Lord Ganesha through a ritual known as visarjan, where the idol is immersed in water. In Delhi Noida NCR, there are several prominent visarjan spots where devotees gather to partake in this emotional farewell.
- Yamuna Ghat: The ghats along the Yamuna River, especially in Delhi, witness a massive influx of devotees during Ganesh Chaturthi. The serene surroundings and the flowing river provide a perfect setting for the visarjan ceremony.
- Okhla Barrage: Okhla Barrage, located on the Yamuna River, is another popular visarjan spot in the region. Devotees gather here in large numbers, offering prayers and immersing the idols in the flowing waters.
- Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Extension: This area in Delhi Noida NCR is known for its organized visarjan processions. Devotees, accompanied by lively music and dance, carry the idols of Lord Ganesha to the nearby immersion points.
- Noida Sector 50 Water Body: In Noida, Sector 50 boasts a water body where devotees perform the visarjan ritual. The place is well-maintained, ensuring a smooth and environmentally friendly immersion process.
- Greater Noida Pari Chowk: Pari Chowk in Greater Noida witnesses a grand visarjan procession with beautifully adorned idols being carried amidst chanting devotees. The area resonates with the sound of devotional songs and spiritual fervor.
Eco-Friendly Celebrations:
In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards eco-friendly celebrations. Many organizers and devotees have embraced the use of clay idols and natural colors for decorations, minimizing the environmental impact of the festival. Additionally, awareness campaigns highlighting the importance of clean and green visarjan have encouraged people to opt for artificial ponds and water tanks for immersion, reducing pollution in natural water bodies.
To bring down post immersion pollution in the Yamuna, a National Green Tribunal appointed committee on January 29, 2019, directed authorities in the National Capital Region to explore the possibility of creating artificial ponds and pits in various localities. On September 15, 2015, the National Green Tribunal had prohibited the immersion of idols, made from polluting (non-biodegradable) material such as quick setting gypsum plaster (Plaster of Paris) or plastic, in the Yamuna.
Every year Noida authority creates artificial ponds in different parts of Noida where devotees can immerse idols and perform rituals. These ponds help stop pollutants from reaching the Hindon and Yamuna. These have adequate water for performing rituals. These ponds will also be used for idol immersion after Durga Puja festivities and Chhatt Puja as well.
The artificial ponds are created by digging a pit of about three-foot deep and then covering the base and the sides with polythene. This is to ensure that the water and pollutants do not seep into the ground. Once the rituals are over, the immersion debris and puja leftovers are segregated and taken to the landfill for treatment and disposal.
The Noida authority has developed ponds in the Women Park in Harola in Sector 5, behind Spice Mall in Sector 25A, Ramlila Ground in Sector 46, C-57 plot in Sector 62, Block A commercial plot in Sector 71, Tikona Park behind Homes 121 in Sector 121, behind Hyde Park in Sector 78, on the green belt in Sector 117 and between Sector 119 and FNG stretch, and a vacant plot in Sector 105.
You will also find the Visarjan spot in Sector 120 near Prateek Loreal. So those who live near or in sector-120, visit this place for comfortable visarjan. An artificial pond also dug up in front of the civil tech society in sector 116. This will help devotees to perform rituals in nearby Ganpati Visarjan spots and don’t have to rush to other sectors.
Conclusion:
Ganesh Chaturthi in Noida and the visarjan spots in Delhi Noida NCR reflect the rich cultural tapestry of India. The festival not only signifies the arrival of prosperity and wisdom but also promotes communal harmony and environmental consciousness. As the beats of the dhol (traditional drum) mingle with the heartfelt prayers of the devotees, Ganesh Chaturthi continues to strengthen the bonds of tradition and spirituality in this vibrant part of the country.
NOTE: For the most accurate and up-to-date information about Ganesh idol immersion spots in Noida for 2023, I recommend checking with local authorities, community organizations, or official government websites closer to the date of the festival. These sources can provide you with the latest information about designated immersion spots and any regulations or guidelines associated with the event.
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