San Ramon, CA — Under the blazing California sun, more than 20,000 devotees and visitors gathered in the heart of San Ramon for the Bay Area’s largest Ganesh Festival 2025, marking a historic milestone as the grandest celebration of Lord Ganesha in Northern California.
Hosted by Namaste Bay Area and Bolly 92.3FM, the full-day festival transformed the Bishop Ranch City Center into a vibrant sea of devotion, culture, music, food, and community spirit. Even with temperatures soaring past 100°F, the energy never wavered—chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya!” resonated across the grounds as the grand procession with 100+ dhol-tasha drummers, devotional dances, and community-led aartis brought the streets alive.
“This was more than just a festival—it was a powerful movement of unity and culture,” said one of the lead organizers. “The overwhelming turnout for this inaugural event shows how deeply our heritage resonates here and reaffirms our commitment to preserving and celebrating these traditions for future generations.”
The festival welcomed elected officials, dignitaries, and community leaders from across the Bay Area, including Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert, San Ramon Mayor Mark Armstrong, Dublin Mayor Sherry Hu, Milpitas Mayor Carmen Montano, Vice Mayor of San Ramon Sridhar Verose, Planning Commissioner of Milpitas Dipak Awasty, SRVUSD Board Member Susanna Ordway, San Ramon Councilmember Richard Adler, and Kathy Zhu from the Silicon Valley Asian Association, among others. All echoed the same sentiment: the Bay Area Ganesh Festival is more than worship—it is a celebration of togetherness, harmony, and cultural pride.
Festival Highlights
Eco-Friendly Ganesha – 100% clay idols & eco-conscious décor promoted sustainable worship.
200+ Artists on Stage – Classical dance, devotional music, drama, and cultural showcases.
Hourly Aartis & Bhajans – Families united in devotion throughout the day.
Grand Procession & Visarjan – 100+ dhol-tasha drummers ignited the night with an unforgettable farewell.
Food & Bazaar – 100+ vendors with authentic Indian food, jewelry, clothing, arts, and community services.
Gratitude & Acknowledgments
The festival was made possible through the generous support of sponsors:
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Grand Sponsor: Sanjiv Gupta CPA
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Powered By: Realtor Nagaraj Anniah
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Eco Partner: Earth Cleanse
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Market Sponsor: Vijetha Super Market
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Gold Sponsors: Renu-Biome, SriShiva Sai
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Silver Sponsors: Realtor Shika Kapoor, Insta Service, MyPursu, Deeksha & Two Maids
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Laddu Sponsor: Amrutha Vilas
A heartfelt thank you also goes out to our media partners for amplifying the celebration and connecting it with the
wider community.
The organizers especially expressed gratitude to the City of San Ramon, Bishop Ranch, civic authorities, volunteers, and every devotee who made the festival a safe, seamless, and spiritually uplifting celebration.
As Lord Ganesha was bid farewell with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya!”, the festival concluded not just as a religious milestone but as one of the largest multicultural gatherings in the Bay Area, leaving memories etched in devotion, joy, and togetherness.