I am a Christian from a small town of Vasai sub-urb on Western Railway. Every year in our village, the Hindu brothers bring Ganapati idol on the day of 'Ganesh Chaturthi' along with a band. The band belongs to the christian band company and every year they are given the honour of bringing the Ganesha Idol irrespective of the fact that there are other band companies in the surrounding managed by Hindus. This is an ideal example of inter-religeous atmosphere of whicjh I am witness since my childhood. Chrristians visit their Hindu neighbours and friends during this Ganesha Festival and its one of the few events that brings us together.
