Ganesh Visarjan Yatra Underway in Suva

The Ganesh Visarjan Yatra is underway in Suva today, as thousands of Hindus come together to celebrate the culmination of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The yatra, marks the immersion of Lord Ganesha statues into water, symbolizing the deity’s return to his celestial home.

Lord Ganesha, honored as the god of wisdom, wealth, and fortune, has been celebrated in homes and public spaces throughout the festival. Devotees are now participating in the visarjan yatra with a sense of renewal, letting go of negativity, jealousy, and stress, and looking forward to new opportunities.

One devotee encouraged participants to use this moment of immersion as a time for personal transformation. "As we immerse Lord Ganesha today, let us release our worries and embrace the future with hope and optimism," they said.

The Ganesh statues being immersed are crafted from environmentally friendly clay, reflecting the community's commitment to both their cultural traditions and environmental stewardship.

The visarjan yatra features vibrant processions, music, and prayers, as Hindus seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings and strive for spiritual renewal.

In Suva, the celebrations continue with heartfelt devotion and a collective spirit of joy, as the community bids farewell to the deity and prepares for the positive changes ahead.