Sat Oct 19 11:29:44 UTC 2024: **Summary of News Article:**
– **Event:** A four-day celebration for Karwa Chauth began at the Hathi Wale Shri Siddhivinayak Ganesh Mandir in Setia Colony, Ganganagar.
– **Activities:** The first day involved the worship of Lord Ganapati, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Shiva-Parvati, along with free mehndi application for attendees.
– **Participation:** Around 1,800 women are expected to participate in group storytelling sessions throughout the event.
– **Decorations:** The venue is beautifully decorated with displays of Lord Ganapati, the Shiva family, and Shri Shyam Baba.
– **Guests:** Notable attendees included local council members and other prominent figures.
– **Rituals:** Special puja rituals were conducted by priests Lakshminarayan Mishra and Shiv Narayan Mishra.
– **Organizers:** Members of the Shri Ganesh Mahila Sankirtan Mandal are actively involved in the event preparations.