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Devotees carefully maneuver a vibrantly adorned Ganesh idol towards the waters of Sandynalla Lake during the final day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Against the backdrop of the Nilgiri Hills, this emotional farewell—known as visarjan—marks the culmination of the 10-day festival celebrating the elephant-headed deity's birthday. The ritual immersion symbolizes Ganesh's return to his divine parents, Shiva and Parvati, while also representing the cycle of creation and dissolution in Hindu philosophy. At nearly 8,000 feet above sea level, this highland celebration at Sandynalla merges Tamil Nadu's devotional fervor with the serene beauty of India's southernmost mountain range.
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Devotees carefully maneuver a vibrantly adorned Ganesh idol towards the waters of Sandynalla Lake during the final day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Against the backdrop of the Nilgiri Hills, this emotional farewell—known as visarjan—marks the culmination of the 10-day festival celebrating the elephant-headed deity's birthday. The ritual immersion symbolizes Ganesh's return to his divine parents, Shiva and Parvati, while also representing the cycle of creation and dissolution in Hindu philosophy. At nearly 8,000 feet above sea level, this highland celebration at Sandynalla merges Tamil Nadu's devotional fervor with the serene beauty of India's southernmost mountain range.