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Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations In Scotland And Germany Viral Video: The sound of dhols and chants of Ganpati BappaMorya are no longer limited to Indian streets. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are making headlines overseas, in places like Scotland, Germany and even the USA, where large processions by the Indian diaspora have gone viral on social media. In India, the festival is usually marked by idols being placed in homes and pandals, followed by grand processions and immersions. But when similar festivities happen abroad, opinions are split. Some love the cultural showcase, while others question whether taking such massive celebrations to foreign streets is the right thing to do.

One user on X shared videos from Scotland and Germany, showing huge gatherings of people singing and dancing in Ganesh processions. Along with the clip, he wrote, “Ganesh celebration in Scotland. It’s perfectly fine to celebrate inside temples or at home, but taking it to the streets is NOT RIGHT. Every Indian abroad is a Brand Ambassador for India, and we should respect cultural boundaries and not impose our traditions on others.” He also warned that such events could cause resentment against Indians.

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The post shared yesterday pulled 572k views from X users. The posts quickly went viral, sparking lakhs of views and a heated online debate. While many argued that festivals should not inconvenience locals or fuel anti-immigrant feelings, others felt cultural traditions deserve to be celebrated proudly, no matter the place.

"If Scotland has permitted as per its own laws, no Scot is objecting; what is your problem, Mr. Cut Banana with a false name, Sriram. Your Culture is to do Namaz in your Mosque or in your House. Why do you want to impose on Hindus?" a user wrote. "I am sure they have taken all the permissions before going to the streets and the authorities have given the permission," a second user wrote.

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"Agree - why should someone provide such a free display of joy and vibrancy. If people need to see that, they must travel to India. It’s like organizing Coldplay in India for free of cost," wrote a third user. "People can defend them all they want, but the fact is these actions are bringing hate to the whole community," added a fourth user.