Ujjain : After celebrating Raksha Bandhan, now the city residents are set to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. Known for its cultures and traditions the city of temples, artisans are now having their hands full and work overtime to meet the ever-growing demand for Ganesh idols.
With Ganesh Chaturthi round the corner, idols in various hues and colours have begun to flood the market ushering in the festive spirit. Idols of Lord Ganesha are being prepared by local artistes, while devotees are busy creating space to put up the idols and prepare for prayers at their homes. Local sweetmeat shops have started taking advance orders for preparing ladoos which is considered an auspicious offering.
CSP Vijay Davar said that they were making elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the city. The organizers will be called upon and the areas will be divided for the smooth conduct of security operations. He said that there would be an ASI to keep vigil in every area, the organisers will be told to make sure that there was one person round the clock at the pandals and coordinate with the police. On other hand Essel discom, PRO Saurabh Shastri has requested organisers to secure permission for electricity from the concerned zonal offices.
