Ganesha festival fosters family togetherness: Priyanka and Upendra
Priyanka and Upendra are making Ganesha Habba extra special this year at their new Bengaluru residence. “I remember celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi on the streets with friends when I was 6 or 7 years. ...
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Priyanka and Upendra are adding their personal touch to the Ganesha Habba celebrations this year at their new home in Bengaluru. Upendra fondly reminisces about his childhood Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with friends on the streets, which later transitioned to home celebrations, making Lord Ganesha a significant part of his life since early years. On the other hand, for Priyanka, Ganesh Chaturthi festivities became a part of her life after meeting Upendra. The couple treasures the family bonding during this festival, with the kids gradually getting involved and likely to take on more responsibilities in the future. They emphasize the importance of coming together to celebrate and share positive energy through rituals like Gana Homa. Priyanka is conscious about making environmentally-friendly choices in their decorations and celebrations. Food plays a crucial role in their festivities, with dishes like payasa, ubitttu, and modaka being among the favorites, prepared with minimal sugar and using jaggery as a substitute. Both parents stress the importance of passing on traditions to their children, highlighting the positive energy and quality family time that it brings.Priyanka hopes that they will continue the tradition of celebrations when they grow older.