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Peshwas and the Ganesh Festival!

The Shaniwarwada was one of the beautiful mansions whose foundation was laid by Peshwa Bajirao I (1720-1740) on 22nd January 1732, by arranging an opening ceremony according to Hindu religious customs,...

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after this Rs.15 were paid in charity to Brahmans on the occasion.

Originally, the Wada was simple with the main Diwankhana or main hall with some ornamental carvings.

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Later on from Peshwa, Balaji Bajirao (1740-1761), to Nana Phadnawis, Prime Minister to Sawai Madhavrao (1774-1795) made alterations by adding the rooms, halls, galleries, towers, pavilions and fountains. The palace contained large chouks and several large halls

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How can India be called a Hindu majority nation? It’s not. Muslims praying in a masjid next to #Telangana state assembly without following any social distancing rules but permissions r denied to celebrate #GaneshChaturthi with the fear of people not following rules #Sickularism
Despite assurances given that they will follow rules. Why r rules so strict for Hindus alone? Why can’t rules be applied to all faiths equally? When will #SleepingHindus wake up to these atrocities by state govts and police. Don’t cry later. Wake up now and save #SanatanaDharma
In AP, during lockdown #Muslims were given special permission of 1 hr to go to masjid & offer their prayers. But for #GaneshaChaturthi2020 celebrations are totally banned outside. One govt is sold out to @asadowaisi and another converted govt imposes total ban. Plight of Hindus
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Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi when we specially worship Lord Ganesha is here! How fast!! One year already flew by! This is an old piece I wrote. Thought of extending it into a short thread for this #GaneshChaturthi2020. ☺️🙏

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Starting with this beautiful Kriti 'Gajavadana Beduve' by Sri Purandhara Dasaru. Rendered here by my favourite Nagaswaram Vidwans Balamurugan and Kumaran. ☺️🙏

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Posting some of my all time favourite icons of Lord Ganesha!

Starting with this sculpture from the ancient temple of Gardez in Afghanistan. We all know who destroyed it. 🤷🏻‍♂️

How glorious it would have been in its prime! 🤩

Jai Shri Ganesha! 🙏☺️

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