Ganeshotsav Berlin is the Berlin edition of the famous Indian Ganesha festival – a colourful 10-day celebration full of music, dance, spirituality and community.
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Ganeshostav Festival 2024
Right in the heart of Berlin-Neukölln, the temple becomes a meeting place for everyone who wants to experience Indian culture up close.
Highlights of the 10 days
Day 1 – Ganesh Chaturthi (27 August)
Festive Pran Pratishthapana (ceremony to install the Ganesha statue) with
prayers, flowers, music and Aarti.
Daily (27 August – 5 September)
Puja & Aarti in the morning and evening – everyone is welcome, whether to
watch or participate
- Cultural programme: Lezim (traditional group dance), Dhol-Tasha drumming, Bhajans (spiritual songs)
- Special acts: classical Kathak dances and other performances
- Children's event: drawing competition, Atharvashirsha recitation competition
- Culinary delights: modak and other Indian specialities freshly prepared
Day 10 – Anant Chaturdashi (6th September)
The grand finale: Miravnuk – an energetic street procession with Dhol-Tasha rhythms, Lezim dancers and the entire community accompanying Lord Ganesha to the symbolic Visarjan (farewell). A true Berlin street festival with an Indian heart.
- Date: 27 August (11 a.m.) – 6 September 2025 (6 p.m.)
- Location: Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple, Hasenheide 106, 10967 Berlin
Organisers: Sri Ganesha Hindu Temple Berlin e.V, Marathi Mitra Berlin e.V., Ramanbaug Yuva Manch Germany e.V., Shri Kasaba Ganpati Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal Pune.
