GaneshChaturti festival. While we may be very familiar with the festival outward signs of Pandal and grandeur and visharjan there is something more admirable and praise. worthy. The families unite to celebrate the festival by forming groups , who will shoulder the responsibility of arranging the formalities associated with the festival.It is an unique ocassion for old and young to interact and get a first glimpse of the evolving family tree.No distance is too far to the group members to come to face to face on this auspicious festival .There are no excuses to be doled out for being absent but participation is voluntary and looked forward to..In fact it is the happy occassion, once in a year to share company in a spirit of cordial relationship. Normally the age old ancestral house is reserved and preserved for this special occasion .All the modern amenities are provided for the meetings and to stay .The preparation of food is a loving exercise of women of the families, Sometimes special cooks are being hired to do the needful , so as to provide women time to relax from daily routine and enjoy free from the yoke grinding daily kitchen responsibilities. At times the group is too large that gathering takes the form of strangers in the crowd to interact more closel.As the result some families have started the celebrations separately away from joint ancestral places.The economic considerations too weigh heavily associated with the .festivities .As the alternative the burden of expenses could be shared equally by joint celebrations. The financial burden, arrangements in the future should not be a disincentive to continue with unity of families involveled .Guard is maitained by residing on the premises but most retire to their respective homes to reunite again the next day. This wonderful purpose of the union of members of families old and young , irrespective of individual status , positions to mingle to gether in solidarity is the highlight of the festival and most precious aim to strenghten and be genuinely proud of the family bonds . Inspite of hindrances the rich traditions of coming together of families is the core of the celebrations. It not only enhances intimate interactions but provides the knowledge about the offsprings, their advancements in an atmosphere of friendship. Gamesh chathurti bridges the distances between families to unite in a spirit of equality, casting aside the egos of positions, status in the society .The pride of being the member of a greater clan is the sentiment of rejoicing Nelson Lopes Chinchinim
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