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Sabha calls for peace and vigilance as Ganesh Utsav begins

Sabha calls for peace and vigilance as Ganesh Utsav begins

By Rashika Kumar
27/08/2025

As the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi begins today, the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is calling for the maintenance of peace as there is no place for hatred in our country.

While speaking to fijivillage News, Sabha President Dhirendra Nand is requesting Sanatan Dharm followers to gather in numbers and do prayers for Lord Ganesha and get His blessings.

Following the recent cases of theft of Hindu religious statues, Nand is urging temples to ensure their security is up to date.

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and remover of obstacles.

During the 11 days of celebration, devotees place Ganesha idols in homes and public venues, offering prayers, sweets, and holding cultural activities.

The festival concludes with Ganesh Visarjan, when idols are carried in processions and immersed in rivers or other water bodies, symbolising Ganesha’s return to his celestial abode.

The Sabha encourages all devotees to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi peacefully, remain vigilant about temple security, and uphold the values of respect and harmony throughout the festival.

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