Ganesh Chaturthi: A Look Back

With 5 consecutive years of Ganpati at our home (in States and in India) between 2007 and 2011, a little jog back in time.

2007 - Minneapolis - The best one till date. K will agree.

2008 - Minneapolis - K wasn't in town for this one.

2009 - Mumbai - K wasn't in the country for this one.

2010 - Chicago - The reunion year.

2011 - Chicago - One last time (for now).

Here's wishing my readers and their families a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi..

Ganpati Bappa Moraya, Mangal Murti Moraya

Best Wishes from R and K

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