🌺 Skandagiri Residents Welfare Association (DRB3/SOR/98/2026-2027)

Ganesha Chaturthi Celebration 2026

Faith Brings Us Together | Community Makes It Special • Welcoming Lord Ganesha with reverence, festivity, and cultural joy.

॥ वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ । निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥
|| ವಕ್ರತುಂಡ ಮಹಾಕಾಯ ಸೂರ್ಯಕೋಟಿ ಸಮಪ್ರಭ | ನಿರ್ವಿಘ್ನಂ ಕುರು ಮೇ ದೇವ ಸರ್ವಕಾರ್ಯೇಷು ಸರ್ವದಾ ||
"O Lord with the curved trunk and immense aura radiant as ten million suns, please make all our endeavors obstacle-free, always."
📅 Dates: 13th – 16th September 2026 (Sun – Wed)
📍 Venue: Central Lawn Arena, Main Pandal & Clubhouse
🪑 Seating: 100 Chairs (Day 1) ➔ 200 Chairs (Days 2–4)
🤝 Mobilization: 50+ Dedicated Resident Volunteers
⏳ Countdown to Grand Gate Welcome & Sthapana (Sun 2:30 PM)
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Festival Event Radar
⏱️ Simulator:
🔴 Happening Now / Next In Queue
Grand Society Gate Welcome & Sthapana
📍 Society Gate → Pandal ⏰ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
⏭️ Coming Up Immediately After
Kids Drawing Competition & VR Darshan
📍 Community Lawn Arena ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
✨ ThreeUI Curled-Page Journal & Draggable Brass Lens

Interactive 3D Festival Sketchbook

Step inside our community celebration through an authentic hand-illustrated 3D sketchbook. Turn curled pages modeled with 18 flex-strip bending physics, drag the magnifying loupe with specular reflection, and explore all 9 landmark festival milestones.

Tactile 3D Canvas
📖 Jump Directly to Any Festival Plate:
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Curled 3D Pages: Drag left/right anywhere on the book or click the outer page margins to trigger 18-strip curled turns.
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Brass Magnifier: Grab and drag the brass loupe to inspect fine details, artwork, and ritual timings.
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Mobile Friendly: Responsive scaling works across desktop, tablet, and mobile with high-density retina plates.
Multi-Day Master Itinerary

Daily Festival Schedule

Reconciled from official printed posters, WhatsApp releases, and the operations master plan (33 activities across 4 days).

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Organizing Committee & Volunteer Roster

Who is Doing What?

Assigned resident leads, flat numbers, contact channels, and volunteer duty allocations by domain.

Immersive VR Shrine Darshan for Elderly Residents
A special spiritual initiative by SKRWA to bring sacred pilgrimage shrines directly to our seniors.
⏰ REVISED SHOW TIMINGS:
Sun 13 Sep: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Show 1)
Mon 14 Sep: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Tue 15 Sep: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
⚠️ ESSENTIAL GUIDELINES:
• Exclusively for elderly residents (60+ years).
• Residents can choose only 1 show slot.
• Children under 15 years strictly not permitted.
• 100% Free Entry (Voluntary donations via SBI Payments).
Floor marshals Sumit Pani & Naveen Holla U will coordinate wheelchair access and prioritized seating at the VR Darshan Lounge.
Safety, Etiquette & Community Norms

Important Guidelines & Notices

Please review these rules to ensure a harmonious, safe, and blissful celebration for all residents.

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Parking & Vehicle Circulation

Parking Bays A to F are strictly reserved for the 12 Grand Flea Market stalls on Sunday, Sept 13 (setup begins 8:00 AM, sweep completed by 10:30 PM). Residents are requested to park in basement B2 or allocated overflow visitor bays near the South Gate.

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Noise Curfew & Music Decibels

In adherence to RWA bylaws and local quiet hours, all PA sound systems and cultural loudspeakers will strictly shut off at 10:00 PM sharp each evening. Daytime decibel levels will be regulated to ensure senior citizen and student comfort.

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Eco-Friendly Clay Visarjan

Our Bappa is sculpted from 100% organic clay (Mitti Murti) with natural turmeric and herbal pigments. Immersion on Wednesday, Sept 16 will take place in a dedicated on-site eco-immersion tank with filtered water recycling for society gardens.

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Kids' Carnival & Playground Safety

The bouncy castle and trampoline zone on Monday, Sept 14 (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM) will be monitored by certified vendor technicians and society volunteers. Toddlers under 4 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

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Zero Single-Use Plastic Mandate

All prasadam and mahaprasad distributions will utilize compostable areca nut plates and eco-friendly cups. Color-coded bins for wet food waste and recyclable materials will be stationed at 6 key points across the arena.

Ops Alert: Main Gate Lighting

Festive electrical lighting across the Main Entrance Arch is slated for completion by Monday 6:00 AM. Please maintain clear access for maintenance ladders and avoid touching temporary high-voltage cabling.

One-Click Communications

WhatsApp Broadcast Desk

Pre-formatted, emoji-rich announcement drafts ready for wing coordinators and floor marshals to copy and broadcast.

Official Visual Releases

Official Festival Posters & Documents

View high-resolution official posters issued by the Managing Committee and Cultural Team.

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