Thirteen Glorious Years of Ganapati Puja

 

Thirteen Glorious Years of Ganapati Puja

A Sacred Journey from 2013 to the Present Day

With the infinite grace and blessings of Lord Shri Ganapati, this sacred Ganapati Puja, which began in the year 2013 as a small and humble spiritual initiative, has now completed thirteen glorious and uninterrupted years.

What started with limited arrangements but immense devotion gradually became a cherished annual tradition. From the very beginning, the purpose of this Puja was never limited to performing rituals or organising a festival. It was an expression of faith, gratitude, unity and complete surrender at the lotus feet of Lord Ganesha—the remover of obstacles, the giver of wisdom and prosperity, and the divine guide of every auspicious beginning.

Year after year, despite various personal, professional and social challenges, the Puja has continued with the same sincerity and reverence. Its continuity is itself a testimony to the boundless mercy of Lord Ganapati and to the affection, cooperation and blessings of all those who have remained associated with this sacred journey.

During these thirteen years, many circumstances have changed, many people have joined the celebration, and innumerable precious memories have been created. Yet the central spirit of the Puja has remained unchanged: pure devotion to Lord Ganesha and the sincere prayer that He may remove every obstacle from our lives, illuminate our minds with wisdom, strengthen our hearts with courage and bless society with peace, harmony and prosperity.

This thirteenth-year milestone is not merely a celebration of the passage of time. It is a celebration of faith that remained steadfast, devotion that continued undiminished, and a sacred tradition that grew stronger with every passing year. Each annual worship has added another chapter to this beautiful spiritual journey and deepened our gratitude towards the Almighty.

As we celebrate the completion of thirteen blessed years, we bow before Lord Shri Ganapati with humility and pray that this sacred tradition may continue for many generations. May His divine presence guide us towards truth and righteousness, protect us from adversity, and inspire us to serve humanity with compassion and integrity.

On the auspicious occasion of Shri Ganesh Chaturthi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and good wishes to everyone. May Vighnaharta Shri Ganesha remove all difficulties, fulfil every noble aspiration and bless every family with wisdom, good health, happiness, success and prosperity.

॥ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥
Ganapati Bappa Morya!
May this sacred journey continue eternally under His divine blessings.

Ashok Kumar Singh
Advocate, High Court at Calcutta