As it happens every year, Ganesha temple of Paris At Little India, Sri Manicka Vinayakar Alayam holds Ganesh Chaturthi.
This festival celebrates the birth of the God of New Beginnings, whose father beheaded him and replaced his head with an elephant’s. Ganesha is the son of deities Shiva and Parvati. Symbolizing love and knowledge, this elephant-headed deity is, for Hindus, at the origin of the world and many events in people’s life.
His birthday is celebrated with a great parade in La Chapelle neighborhood. His statue walks the streets on a decorated float followed by his brother Murugan. Note that on his way, he brings his blessing.
27 авг 2022
