EDISON, NJ -With pomp and flair, for the first time in the US, a huge 3-day religious festival celebrating “Ganesh Utsav” was hosted here by 1947 Production & Entertainment, Inc. in association with Zee TV & India.com. An imposing 14-feet tall statue of Ganesh was brought in from Mumbai, India and placed on a platform, under a big canopy on August 29, the day of “Ganesh Chaturthi”. Hundreds of devotees witnessed...
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this ceremony with chants of “Ganapati Bappa Moriya”. In three days, thousands of devotees patiently waited their turn in 90 to 100 degree heat, to have a closer look and perform puja. People travelled some distance from Boston, Atlanta, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut, as far as from Canada and Colorado to partake in the festival.
In another first, over 1000 lbs. Modak, a sweet dumpling, believed to be favorite food of Ganesh, especially created by Chowpatty Caterers, was on display to the right side of the idol. On August 31, at the end of the festival the Modak was distributed amongst devotees as Prasad. Unparalleled planning and execution was on display everyday supported by the Township of Edison, the Police, Fire and other departments. Zee T.V. brought in two sparkling diamonds from India, the winners of their fantastic show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” in 2012, Jasraj Joshi as well as Arshpreet Kaur, to perform live for two hours each, on Aug. 30 and 31. Along with them, there were a number of performances from local talent. On the last day thousands bid adieu to Ganesh until next year. The festival concluded with much passion.
In another first, over 1000 lbs. Modak, a sweet dumpling, believed to be favorite food of Ganesh, especially created by Chowpatty Caterers, was on display to the right side of the idol. On August 31, at the end of the festival the Modak was distributed amongst devotees as Prasad. Unparalleled planning and execution was on display everyday supported by the Township of Edison, the Police, Fire and other departments. Zee T.V. brought in two sparkling diamonds from India, the winners of their fantastic show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” in 2012, Jasraj Joshi as well as Arshpreet Kaur, to perform live for two hours each, on Aug. 30 and 31. Along with them, there were a number of performances from local talent. On the last day thousands bid adieu to Ganesh until next year. The festival concluded with much passion.
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