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Vegan Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration

September 7, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - September 9, 2024 @ 8:00 PM

**You are cordially invited to the World Vegan Vision’s inaugural Vegan Ganesh Festival, a unique and joyous celebration of Lord Ganesha!**
**Join us on Saturday, September 7th, at the Siddhi Vinayak Temple in Lawrenceville, NJ, for an unforgettable experience.**
**The event will feature:**
* **Traditional ceremonies:** Ganesh Sthapna, Maha Pooja, Mangal Arti and Sandhya Arti
* **Delicious vegan prashad (offerings)**
* **Spiritual music and dance:** Bhajan and Ganesh Dance
* **Blessings from esteemed priests**
**We encourage you to bring your family and friends to this special event, where we will come together in celebration and to promote a compassionate and sustainable future.**
**Please note that all offerings should be made with plant-based ingredients. No dairy products will be allowed.**
**Event Details:**
**Date:** Saturday, September 7th
**Time:** Mangal Arti 11:00 AM / Sandhya Arti 7:00 PM
**Location:** Siddhi Vinayak Temple, 353 Lawrence Station Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
**For more information, please contact:**
* Dilip Upadhyay (Temple Coordinator): +1 (757) 816-6064
* Nitin Vyas (Event Inquiries): 732-331-8146
**Visit us at:** www.worldveganvision.org
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Press Release

*Ganpati Chaturthi Revolutionized: First-ever Vegan Celebration at Siddhi Vinayak Temple, NJ*

Lawrenceville, NJ — On September 7, 2024, history was made at the Siddhi Vinayak Temple in Lawrenceville as devotees gathered to celebrate Ganpati Chaturthi in an unprecedented vegan format. Initiated by World Vegan Vision, the celebration emphasized compassion and environmentalism through the exclusive use of plant-based offerings for the entire ceremony.

The bold initiative, led by Mr. Dilip Upadhaya and supported by prominent figures like Nina & Nitin Vyas, Utkarsh Pandya, and the Modi family, was warmly received by the community. The day’s events started with traditional Ganesh Staphana rituals and were enriched by evening bhajans featuring Sangeeta Ji and Aditi Banerjee’s group.

A highlight of the event was Dr. Shrenik Shah’s insightful discourse on the importance of incorporating vegan principles in religious ceremonies to promote planetary health. Attendees included influential community leaders such as Founder H k & Malti Shah, Vice Chairman Satish Karnidkar, WVV of Dedicated Volunteers Dipti Sheth & Jason, Philanthropy Piyush Patel, Arista Care Mukund / Rama Thakkar, Royal Rice Kaushik / Dipti Vyas ,Mrs. & Mr. Jitu Bhai Fadia,& Indo American Mrs & Mr, Mukund Parikh, Show Promoter Mrs & Mr Ravi Patel and many others who contributed to this landmark event.

The celebration concluded with a vibrant Aarti, Bhajan, and a unique Vegan Maha Prasaadum, serving over 300 participants. The successful event was coordinated by Nitin Vyas, highlighting a transformative step toward more sustainable and compassionate religious practices.

Details

Start:
September 7, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
End:
September 9, 2024 @ 8:00 PM

Venue

353 Lawrence Station Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
353 Lawrence Station Rd,
Lawlenceville, NJ 08648 + Google Map