On 13th September, Chinmaya Mission, South Mumbai celebrated Shree Ganesh Chaturthi at Shree Prempuri Ashram from 6am to 8.30 am.

Shree Ganapati Atharva Shirsha Sahasravartan with Abhishek of 11 Dravyas was performed under the guidance of Pujya Swami Swatmanandaji and Swamini Nishkalananda ji and in the presence of Pujya Swami Medhajananda ji.

Messages from the participants are shared:

This was the best start of Ganesh Chaturthi so far in my life. It can't be better. I am humbled by the serenity, energies of the Atharva Shirsha chanting today!

Best way to celebrate the festival. Consider myself very blessed to have been a participant.

Thanks a lot, I just felt that I have done something so Auspicious in life .Beautiful experience and unforgettable for life.

Truly a Divine experience, feel blessed and charged with all positive vibes, the best start to Ganesh celebrations in my entire life.

Most amazing way to celebrate and welcoming Lord Ganesh, fortunate to be a part of beautiful divine experience. ...blessed.

First ever such Divine experience. Grateful.

Thank you Swamiji for giving this rare divine experience to start off the festival with the continuous chanting of this power packed mantra.

Well thought out and planned with full arrangements. Properly coordinated, no hustle, great team work. Very satisfying experience Dil/soul maange more

Hari Om. It was a great experience to sit with all in presence of the Lord. The vibrations in the room were magical. Thank you