Decoding Ganesha And His Annual Welcome With Devdutt Pattanaik

Devdutt Pattanaik explains the annual arrival and departure of Lord Ganesha and its connection with our lives.

As we immerse ourselves in celebrating Ganesha’s arrival, Devdutt Pattanaik helps us decode the symbolism of the idols that adorn our homes, and explains what the pot-bellied Ganesha’s annual welcome and departure means in the larger scheme of things.

The image of Ganesha, his stories and his rituals. (Photo courtesy: 99 Thoughts On Ganesha, Jaico Publishing House)

The renowned author has talked about the stories, symbols and rituals connected to India’s beloved elephant-headed deity in his book titled 99 Thoughts On Ganesha.

Ganpati bappa morya!

(Devdutt Pattanaik is a bestselling author whose works focus on myth and mythology and their relevance in modern times. Twitter: @devduttmyth)

Editor: Veeru Krishan Mohan
Cameraperson: Chintamani Wagh
Producer: Shoumini Ghosh
Supervising Producer: Divya Talwar