Is UPI Tap n Pay Set to Launch During the Upcoming Ganesh Festival?

 Is UPI Tap n Pay Set to Launch During the Upcoming Ganesh Festival?     

The Ganesh Festival is approaching, and preparations are already underway.

One of the key highlights of the Ganesh Festival is the Ganesh Pandal, where numerous installations appear throughout India/Bharat to celebrate the joy of Ganesh Habba.

Donation boxes are a common sight in these Ganesh Pandals, allowing devotees to contribute their donations to Lord Ganesh.

In 2019, a few Ganesh Pandals embraced UPI as a means to receive donations.

Now, in 2023, the question arises: Will UPI Tap n Pay make its debut during this year's festivities?        

           

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a significant Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity with an elephant head.

This 10-day-long celebration commences with the installation of a Lord Ganesh idol (referred to as Ganpati Murti) and culminates with its immersion in a water body.

The festival begins on the 4th day and concludes on the 14th day of the Hindu month of Bhadra. In 2023, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will kick off on the 19th of September, which falls on a Tuesday. The exact date may from State to State.

The credit for reviving this festival and transforming it from a private household observance into a grand public event goes to the freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak in 1893.

During a time when the British colonial government prohibited social and political gatherings in India, this celebration ignited patriotic sentiments and united people of all castes and communities against the colonial rule.

When the festival is organized by local parties or clubs, they often opt for large-scale idols of Lord Ganesha and continue with music, dance, and various cultural shows or events for a duration of 11 days.

This uninterrupted celebration is filled with vibrancy, and it provides an opportunity for people to enjoy quality time with their loved ones.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on a grand scale in various states of India, including Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.

Due to regional differences, the methods and customs of worship and celebration may vary slightly.

In Tamil Nadu, this festival is referred to as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Pillayar Chaturthi. It occurs on the fourth day following the new moon in the month of Avaṇi as per the Tamil calendar.

In Kerala, this festival is known as Lamboodhara Piranalu and takes place during the month of Chingam.

Lastly, in Thiruvananthapuram, there is a unique tradition where a parade proceeds from the Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temple to Shankumugham Beach.

 

This parade features towering statues of Lord Ganesha, crafted exclusively from organic materials. An interesting observation is the immersion of milk into the sea as part of the festivities

 

 

Disclaimer: These are solely my personal opinions. It's been a while since we've witnessed any innovations in donation methods during the Ganesh Festival. This presents a golden opportunity. The primary goal remains Safe ePayments, nothing more and nothing less.

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Additional Reading Material:

Cool.. Idea! : Lord Ganesha accepts donations through UPI here!@ https://www.thehansindia.com/telangana/cool-idea-lord-ganesha-accepts-donations-through-upi-here-561787

 

One of Bengaluru’s oldest Ganesha Utsava’s journey across multiple locations in six decades  @ https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/one-of-bengalurus-oldest-ganesha-utsavas-journey-across-multiple-locations-in-six-decades/article67292277.ece

Top 10 Famous Ganpati Pandals Across India to Visit this Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 @ https://www.travellersofindia.com/top-10-famous-ganpati-pandals-india-to-visit-this-ganesh-chaturthi/