Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of the important Hindu festivals celebrated by Shirdi Sai Temple, Chelmsford( NESSP) with a great devotion. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated 10 days from Bhadrapada Shudha Chaturthi to the Ananta Chaturdashi . On the last day of worship the idol is taken out in a colorful and musical procession to be immersed traditionally in water.

As per Hindu mythology Lord Ganesh is considered as "Vigana Harta" (one who removes obstacles) and "Buddhi Pradaayaka" (one who grants intelligence). Lord Ganesha is a deity who bestows good fortune, wisdom, success and prosperity. He destroys one`s sorrows and obstacles accumulated over the past and grants a new lease of life. The image of Ganesha is believed to absorb all the negativity in one`s household, as one offers prayers to him by way of chanting, offering plenty of tasty food, lighting lamp, dressing him up with devotion and praying to him sincerely. This image is kept at home/temple for Pooja and then immersed in water, symbolic of dissolving all evil and negative energies that manifest in one`s life as sorrow and pain.

At shirdi sai temple, Chelmsford, the occasion became very lively and enthusiastic with the devotional songs, dances and drum beats being a part of the rituals observed by the devotees of Lord Ganesha, as part of the festivities. Throughout the ceremony, Vedic hymns were chanted by priests. On September 26th, Ganesh visarjan was performed under the priests guidance, accompanied by dancing and singing devotees. The immersion of Ganesh symbolizes the seeing-off of his journey towards his abode, taking away with him the misfortunes faced by mankind.

NESSP Getting ready to celebrate the Sharad Navaratri-Vijayadasami-Baba Punyatithi starting from October 13 th to ocotber 22nd. Join the parivaar, participate in the Devi maa poojas, celebrate Garba, Batakamma during Navratri and get the divine blessings of Mata and Baba on Vijaya Dashami-Baba Punyatithi.

NESSP is an independent local organization that has been serving the devotee needs for last nine years. In addition to temple related activities, NESSP also believes in helping the community that its part of. The organization has an active Charitable and Philanthropy charter. The different charitable activities NESSP has undertaken in the past are: Disaster Relief, Annadaan (food donation) to the homeless, Winter Clothes drive – Collection and distribution of warm winter clothes to the needy. Red Cross Blood donation drives, Lowell General hospital cancer center walks. NESSP Conducts Free health camp and Dental camps, Meditation and Yoga sessions. For kids, NESSP Conducts chess classes, Annual Academic competitions. NESSP is run by a dedicated team of volunteers.

May the blessings of Sri Ganesha be upon you all! May He remove all the obstacles that stand in your spiritual path! May He bestow on you all material prosperity as well as liberation!

Sri Satchidananda Sadguru Sainath Maharaj Ki Jai!


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