1. Karachi too resonates with 'Bappa Morya'

    The Times of India
    In Karachi alone, at least 1,000 people take part, says Maharaj Parshuram, a priest. Maharaj Parshuram, a priest in Karachi, says, "The tradition of celebrating Ganesh Chaturthihas been continuing here since pre-Independence." Indeed, as Pakistani film distributor Satish Anand points out, the festival is second only to Holi in popularity. It is observed wherever Hindus live in considerable numbers. 
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    1. The tradition of celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi has been continuing here since pre-Independence.
      By Maharaj Parshuram
    2. It is different from what happens in India. Instead of modak, we have motichoor ladoos and sheera as prasad. We don't have anything any roadside pandals; we do it inside temples. The immersion is in the sea.
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    3. We don't have a holiday here, so people work around their schedules and come together to celebrate in the evenings.
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    4. We celebrate all Hindu temples with fervour.
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