Ganpati bappa morya-Soumya

What's the one story about Lord Ganesha that comes to your mind?
I remember the story where Ganapti visited Kuber and ate all the food in his house.

Which has been your best memory of the festival?
I visited Lalbaughcha Raja last year and it was so beautiful. That is a precious memory related to Ganesh Chaturthi.

Which is the best pandal you ever visited?
There is a pandal near Goregaon station East where they do something new and interesting every year. Last year they had made Ganpati idol out of glasses.

What is your most favourite part of celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi?
The lejim dance that is performed during the visarjan is my favourite.

In the spirit of going green, do you think the festival should be celebrated in a environment friendly manner? What suggestions would you give people in this respect?
I suggest that people should buy mitti ke Ganpati rather than plaster of paris as it is not harmful for the environment. Why spoil what God has given us?

What are your plans for the festival this year?
I plan to visit friends who will be bringing Ganpati home.

QUICK 5

Which your favourite Ganpati song from Bollywood?
Arti from Vaastav

What dish or sweet do you make as prasad for Ganpati?
Modak

Who are Ganapati's parents?
Shiv-Parvati

What are the names of Ganpati's wives?
Laxmi

What are the other names of Ganpati?
Vinayaka, Vignahartha