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Ganesha
Chaturthi Festival
Ganesh
Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is celebrated all
over the country. In Sawai Madhopur, the festival is rather special.
The temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha is located in the fort of Ranthambhor,
about 12 kms. from Sawai Madhopur and it is one of the most important
Ganesha temples in the State. There is always a lot of activity
at the temple because people believe that the first invitation to
a marriage should be sent to Lord Ganesha. As a result, hundreds
of invitations pour in everyday from all over the country inviting
Lord Ganesha to attend the marriage. Some people also enclose money
to enable Lord Ganesha to pay for his fare!
This temple is the site for Ganesh Chaturth celebrations attracting
devotees from all over to join in the singing of devotional songs.
Markets spring up in the area, allowing the people to do their shopping
as well.
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