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Day 2 Pancha Ganapati Festival 2012

A stone carver in the fishing village of Mamallapuram in South India puts the final touches on a stone Ganesha statue.

We continue with our five-day celebration of Pancha Ganapati. Today, day 2 of the celebration, Gurudeva shares from his book "Loving Ganesha"

DECEMBER 22, BLUE
"The family sadhana (spiritual practice) for the second day of Pancha Ganapati is to create a vibration of love and harmony among neighbors, relatives and close friends and presenting them with heartfelt. The sadhana of the day is to offer apologies and clear up any misunderstandings that exist. Relatives and friends in far-off places are written to or called, forgiveness is sought, apologies made and tensions released. Gifts received are placed unopened before Pancha Ganapati."

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