The Bay Area’s Grand Ganesh Festival presented by Namaste Bay Area and Bolly 92.3 FM—is scheduled to take place on September 19, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Hosted at 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583 (CityCenter), the grand celebration features a magnificent 12-foot Ganesha idol and a traditional Laddu auction. Admission and parking for the event are completely free.
Key Event Attractions and Highlights:
The full-day community event offers a diverse lineup of spiritual, cultural, and festive activities:
Spiritual Ceremonies: Ganesh Sthapana and Special Aartis, Group Sahasra Aarati illuminated with 1,000 Diyas, Group Pushpa Aarati featuring an offering of 100,000 flowers, and Samuhik Gana (Gananayakaya Ganadaivataya) group singing.
Cultural & Festive Experiences: A grand Dhol Tasha Procession and Visarjan, a mouthwatering food festival celebrating the flavors of India, a festival bazaar showcasing handicrafts, jewelry, and fashion, and dazzling stage performances highlighting music, dance, and culture.
Family & Youth Activities: A “Make Your Ganesha” creative kids’ art competition and a dedicated kids’ carnival packed with fun games and joy rides.
Prashad & RSVP: All-day prashad will be served to attendees. Visitors can RSVP for free tickets by scanning the official QR code or contacting the organizers via details listed on the flyer.
