Lucknow Pandals Dazzle with Ganesh Chaturthi Festivities

On August 27th, 2025, Lucknow witnessed a vibrant celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, as devotees welcomed Ganpati Bappa with dhol, chants, and prayers at various pandals across the city. Women in heavy sarees and men in traditional kurta pyjamas and dhotis thronged the pandals, chanting "Ganpati Bappa Morya, Mangal Murti Morya."

At the Papermill colony pandal, a 53ft long replica of a shivling was the centerpiece, with the deity placed on a 12ft high 'Neelkanth.' The pandal also featured around 40 stalls offering food, handicrafts, and accessories, as well as a dance contest for children. Visitors were awestruck by the beauty of the pandal, with one devotee, Sharda Nehra, describing it as if "Bappa is in the lap of Shankarji."

In the Chowk area, the Marathi samaj's pandal mesmerized devotees with a golden shimmery 'darbar' of Lord Ganesh. The 'ratri arti' was led by Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak, and the devotees were welcomed with rose petals and Maharashtrian food from the stalls.

At Jhulelal Park, a grand pandal replicating Delhi's Akshardham temple was set up, where youngsters clicked pictures at a selfie corner and wrote letters to 'Manutiyon Ke Raja.' The celebrations brought a sense of community and cultural unity to the city, with visitors from different backgrounds enjoying the festivities together.