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Urmila Matondkar Misses Mumbai's Festive Ganesh Chaturthi
14 Sep
Summary
- Urmila Matondkar will miss Mumbai's famous Ganpati pandals this year.
- She cited travel commitments for her absence from the celebrations.
- She shared a throwback picture and wished for people's safety and smiles.
Actress Urmila Matondkar revealed she will be absent from Mumbai's iconic Ganesh Chaturthi festivities this year. She shared her sentiments on Instagram, accompanied by a nostalgic throwback photograph from a previous celebration. Matondkar cited extensive travel engagements as the reason for her inability to participate in the city's traditional pandal visits and darshans.
In her poignant message, Matondkar offered prayers for the well-being of everyone observing the festival. She specifically wished for people's safety, for them to find reasons to smile, and for the strength to overcome life's adversities. Her post also included a personal wish for a happy Ganesh Chaturthi to her followers, reminiscing about past celebrations in Mumbai.
Ganesh Chaturthi, a significant 10-day festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, commenced on September 14, 2026. The festival honours the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and the remover of obstacles. The celebrations are set to culminate on September 25 with Anant Chaturdashi, marked by the immersion of Ganesh idols.
