PIONEEREDGE NEWS SERVICE | Dehradun
Devotees thronged the city’s main markets including Paltan Bazaar, Raja Road and Jhanda Bazaar, among others to finalise their preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi to be celebrated today. Devotees in Dehradun were observed shopping for Pooja materials and other essentials in the local markets on Tuesday. Shop owners specialising in Pooja materials and Ganesh idols also reported increased sales activity.
Shop owner Hari Pandey expressed his enthusiasm about the number of devotees visiting his store. He noted that the influence of social media has contributed to the rising trend of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations across India, which is also evident in Dehradun this year. He said that more individuals purchased items such as clothing, Teeka, Mauli, Pan leaves and other materials for the festivities.
Florist Chandan Sharma said on Tuesday morning that devotees purchased flowers not only for the Pooja but also to adorn spaces for the celebration. Since Tuesday morning, there has been a surge in bulk flower purchases, aiming to enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the festivities.
Additionally, many other shopkeepers offering Pooja materials noticed an increase in the number of customers making last-minute preparations for the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Prem Tyagi said that for the past two years, he has welcomed Lord Ganesh into his home to offer prayers. This year, he also acquired Lord Ganesh idols on Tuesday night, along with the necessary Pooja materials for the rituals.
In addition to this, modak, regarded as the favourite sweet of Lord Ganesh, was also seen at several sweet shops in Dehradun.
