India, Sept. 14 -- Akash Bhatnagar For Shriya Pilgaonkar, Ganesh Chaturthi is tied as much to family memories as to faith. This year, the festival comes on the heels of two releases for the actor, Mirzapur The Movie and Haiwaan. "Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a festival of devotion to Lord Ganesha, but it's also a celebration of Maharashtra's culture, history, community and spirit," says Shriya. The daughter of actors Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar has grown up with a set festive routine: an aarti at Siddhivinayak temple, followed by visits to both sides of the family. Now, she says, the younger generation has taken over many of the traditions "All of us cousins come together, and we make ukadiche modak," she says, adding that "pandal hopping, another childhood favourite, continues till date" For Shriya, though, the festival goes beyond rituals. "Bappa is a representation of auspicious beginnings. Every day in our family, whenever we leave our house, we say 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' to start our day with the best energy. Even on a film set, the first shot is taken while saying 'Ganpati Bappa Morya'." She adds, "In our family, festivals have never been just about following rituals, but about really understanding the meaning behind it... and carrying that in our everyday lives."...