‘15,000 Km Away From Home’: Indian Scientists Make Snow Bappa for Visarjan in Antarctica
Researchers at India’s Maitri station held puja and aarti for a snow Ganesh idol that melted in a bucket of water, an eco-friendly immersion.
- Indian scientists at the Maitri research station in Antarctica celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi by sculpting an idol of Bappa from snow, bringing familiar traditions to the remote polar environment.
- After sharing the event on Instagram, doctor Anirudh Dhar noted it was his first Visarjan despite spending 3 years near Mumbai's famous Ganesh idol in Parel.
- Researchers from NCPOR performed traditional puja and aarti rituals, with Dhar crediting his teammates for crafting the intricate snow idol.
- The snow idol melted naturally in a bucket of water inside the station, a method Dhar described as an "eco-friendly immersion" 15,000 km away from home.
- Social media users praised the "environmentally friendly" celebration, noting how the snow idol allowed researchers to observe Ganesh Chaturthi without creating waste in the challenging environment.
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Indian scientists at Maitri Station in Antarctica created an ice statue of Lord Ganesha and performed Ganesh Chaturthi rituals. Videos of this unique celebration, thousands of kilometers from home, are resonating with people on social media.
15,000 km from home, Indian scientists make snow Bappa in Antarctica for Ganesh Chaturthi; see viral video
In a remarkable display of culture and creativity, Indian scientists at the Maitri research station in Antarctica joyfully marked Ganesh Chaturthi by crafting a snow idol of Lord Ganesha. They engaged in traditional rituals, including aarti, and prepared modaks to share among themselves. Their Instagram post captured the essence of this eco-friendly celebration, drawing appreciative responses from users intrigued by their commitment to festivity…
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Indian scientists at Antarctica's Maitri Station celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi by making a Lord Ganesha idol from snow, performing pooja, enjoying modaks and carrying out visarjan while chanting 'Ganpati Bappa Morya'. 📰 Ganesh Chaturthi in Antarctica: Scientists Craft Snow Ganesha Idol, Celebrate With Pooja and Visarjan.
Indian scientists make Lord Ganesha idol with snow in Antarctica, post visarjan video
Indian scientists at Antarctica's Maitri Station made a Lord Ganesha idol from snow and held Ganesh Chaturthi rituals. The celebration video received praise for keeping the festival alive far from home.
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