Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the major Hindu festivals which is celebrated to mark the birthday of God Ganesha. Ganesh Chartuthi is observed in the month of August or September which is also the month of Bhaadrapada on the shukla chaturthi which is also the fourth day of the waxing moon. The festival lasts 10 days and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to mark the birthday of God Ganesha. As per the legend, Goddess Parvati created Ganesha. Once Goddess Parvati, in the absence of Lord Shiva was going for a bath when she created Ganesha and asked him to guard the door while she bathed. Meanwhile, Lord Shiva was returning from his meditation and he wanted to meet his wife.
Lord Shiva was stopped at the door by Ganesha. In anger, Lord Shiva cut off Ganesha's head. When Goddess Parvati saw this, she got enraged and took the form of Goddess Kali and she threatened that she would destroyed the World. Afraid of her anger, everyone suggested Lord Shiva to think of a solution and calm Goddess Kali.
Every morning and evening, 'aartis' are done and Prasad is offered to Ganesha. In the end of the festival, the statues are immersed in the water bodies. The devotees sing songs and prayers in the name of Ganesha as the idols are carried to the sea and immersed.
The Ganeshotsav, the festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day. On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesh in water body after a gala street procession.
Seasonsway team Wishing you happiness as big as
Ganesh’s appetite life is long as his trunk trouble as small as his mouse and
moments as sweet as his laddus.
