Aarti Booklet
This hand crafted booklet is a heartfelt tribute to the revolutionary festival started by Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak in Maharashtra in 1893. It honors the countless childhood memories of celebrating Visarjan in Girgaon and the cherished years of Ganesh Chathurthi at home.
Printing Instructions:
1. Download the print-ready version.
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2. The book is formatted for A5 size, (but feel free to experiment with other sizes).
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3. Print on A4 paper with borderless settings, double-sided (flip on the short edge).
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4. Fold the pages in half and either staple or stitch them together.
Growing up in a Marathi household, this particular deity among the myriad in Hinduism holds special significance. Each year, the Ganesh Chathurthi festival is celebrated on a grand scale, and my family contributes in a humble way. Every year, our Makhar decorations and the melodies we sing evolve. This publication serves as an archive, preserving the rich tradition of singing to the elephant-headed god.
I’ve designed this handbook to seamlessly accompany your aarti, ensuring it is neither cumbersome nor too large to carry. If this handbook has served you, I would be honored if you could share photos of it in use, whether with you, the lord, or however you choose—on my Instagram.