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Ganesh Chaturthi Contest. My Ganpati. My Story.

Show us how you celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. Photos, videos, & stories — we want to see them all.

Submissions close September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM local time.

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How it Works

Show Us Your Ganpati Celebrations

Share your favourite celebration moments with our community. Upload photos, videos or reels and tell us what makes it special.

  1. Pick Your Celebration

    Choose the topic that best captures your Ganesh Chaturthi celebration.

  2. Share Your Story

    Tell us about your celebrations, add photos, videos or reels and describe them.

  3. Share It With Us

    Submit your celebration and let our judging panel discover your story.

  4. You Could Be a Winner

    Five standout celebrations will be selected to receive vouchers or event tickets.

Rewards

Your Celebration Could Be a Winner

Five prizes are waiting to be discovered. Share your Ganpati photo(s), video(s) and a story for a chance to be selected.

A gift card tied with a ribbon, next to gift bags, representing the vouchers on offer
  • 5 Celebrations Selected

    Five standout stories chosen by our judging panel.

  • Vouchers or Event Tickets

    Exciting sponsor prizes for selected participants.

  • Featured on Sulekha

    Your celebration could appear on Sulekha’s website and social channels.

  • Winners Within 7 Days

    Winners announced within seven days of closing.

Topics

Pick Your Topic

Choose the topic that best fits your celebration and share your photos, videos, and story.

  • Idol & Mandap

    Idol & Mandap

    The Bappa you brought home and the mandap you built around him.

  • Aarti & Celebration

    Aarti & Celebration

    Evening aarti, the singing, the crowd in the living room.

  • Modak & Prasad

    Modak & Prasad

    The modak, the naivedya, the recipe someone passed down.

  • Eco-Friendly Ganpati

    Eco-Friendly Ganpati

    Shadu clay, natural colours, giving back to the garden.

  • Visarjan

    Visarjan

    The farewell procession and the promise to return.

Judging

What Makes Your Celebration Special?

Our judging panel will consider your celebration, photos, videos, story, and creativity. Five winners will be selected after the contest closes.

  • Creativity & Presentation

    Originality and visual appeal of your décor, idol, or celebration.

  • Photos & Videos

    Quality, clarity, and ability to capture the spirit of your celebration.

  • Cultural & Spiritual Connection

    How beautifully tradition, devotion, and culture come through.

  • Storytelling

    The warmth and emotion behind your celebration and story.

  • Eco-Friendly Choices

    Sustainable and responsible choices in your celebration.

  • Effort & Passion

    The care, creativity, and personal touch in your entry.

Stories

Ganpati Celebrations Across the US

See how families and communities celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. Get inspired. Share your celebration.

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vigneshM • 1 week ago

Idol & Mandap

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vigneshM Beautiful Ganesh Chaturthi celebration with family...

Rules

Before You Share

Take a quick look at what you need to submit, the contest dates and what happens after you share your celebration.

  • Open to Indians/NRIs living in the United States, of any age. Minors may participate through a parent/guardian.
  • Each entry must include an original photo or video (up to 30 seconds) in one of the five categories, along with a caption or story.
  • Entries must be original and not previously submitted elsewhere.
  • Submit your entry through the official link on us.sulekha.com by September 30, 11:59 PM (local time).
  • Top 5 winners will be selected by the Sulekha US judging panel. The judges’ decision will be final.
  • By submitting, you grant Sulekha US permission to feature your entry on its website and social media, with credit.
  • Winners will be announced within 7 days after the contest closes.

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Every Celebration Tells a Story

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