Ritesh Deshmukh, Genelia Share Emotional Ganesh Visarjan Moment

Actor Ritesh Deshmukh and his wife Genelia D'Souza participated in the traditional Ganesh visarjan ceremony on Anant Chaturdashi, the concluding day of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The couple documented the occasion, sharing a video that captured their devotional moment as they carried an ornately decorated idol of Lord Ganesha for immersion.

The footage showed both Deshmukh and D'Souza performing the final rituals with visible emotion before proceeding to immerse the beautifully adorned statue. The couple's participation in the traditional Hindu festival reflects the widespread observance of Ganesh Chaturthi across India, particularly in Maharashtra where the festival holds significant cultural importance.

Anant Chaturdashi marks the culmination of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, during which devotees bid farewell to the deity through the visarjan or immersion ritual. The practice involves carrying Ganesha idols in processions to water bodies, accompanied by music and community participation. The couple's sharing of their personal celebration underscores how the festival continues to be observed by families across different sections of Indian society.

Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated for ten days, is one of the major festivals observed in India with particular prominence in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and other regions. The festival honors Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity of wisdom and new beginnings, and draws millions of devotees who install idols in homes and public spaces.