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In the small, remote town of St. George, Utah, a spirited gathering of about 75 people — mostly strangers until that day — came together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival deeply rooted in Indian tradition but now flourishing far from its homeland.
Arindam Sharma, a cardiologist, vividly recalls the event. “My wife and I have been living here for a few years, far from the familiar sounds of India. But this festival brought us all together.”
“A Maharashtrian family had set up Ganpati at home, then brought Him to a hotel conference hall. We performed the aarti, danced the Garba, and even had a small, improvised visarjan in a container of water. For a few hours, it felt like we were back in India,” he says.
For Sharma, and many like him, this humble celebration reflects a growing phenomenon: Ganesh Chaturthi has become a global affair.
indianexpress.com
Arindam Sharma, a cardiologist, vividly recalls the event. “My wife and I have been living here for a few years, far from the familiar sounds of India. But this festival brought us all together.”
“A Maharashtrian family had set up Ganpati at home, then brought Him to a hotel conference hall. We performed the aarti, danced the Garba, and even had a small, improvised visarjan in a container of water. For a few hours, it felt like we were back in India,” he says.
For Sharma, and many like him, this humble celebration reflects a growing phenomenon: Ganesh Chaturthi has become a global affair.
How Ganesh Chaturthi went from a Mumbai tradition to a global celebration
Ganeshotsav, once a Mumbai tradition, has grown into a global celebration, uniting Indian communities across continents. From Bollywood’s influence to a sense of nostalgia among expats, the festival has evolved far beyond its roots.
indianexpress.com
