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Muslim Woman Leads Ganeshotsav in Karnataka’s Chikkamagaluru for 18 Years
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 07:35 AM
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A Muslim resident has been at the forefront of Chikkamagaluru’s Ganeshotsav celebrations for 18 consecutive years, highlighting communal harmony in Karnataka.
A Muslim woman from Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, has been organising and leading the town’s Ganeshotsav festivities for the past 18 years. Each year she coordinates the installation of the Ganesh idol, arranges puja rituals and oversees the community’s cultural programs.
Her long‑standing role underscores the inclusive spirit of the festival, where participants from different faiths join in the celebrations. Local residents have repeatedly praised her dedication, noting that the event has become a symbol of inter‑religious harmony in the region.
The Times of India reported the milestone, emphasizing how the tradition reflects Karnataka’s broader social fabric, where diverse communities often collaborate on cultural and religious occasions.
Her long‑standing role underscores the inclusive spirit of the festival, where participants from different faiths join in the celebrations. Local residents have repeatedly praised her dedication, noting that the event has become a symbol of inter‑religious harmony in the region.
The Times of India reported the milestone, emphasizing how the tradition reflects Karnataka’s broader social fabric, where diverse communities often collaborate on cultural and religious occasions.