Ganesha Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to honor Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom, prosperity, and the remover of obstacles. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

• It symbolizes new beginnings and the removal of negativity or hurdles in life.

• Devotees believe that worshiping Ganesha during this festival brings good luck, wisdom, and prosperity.

• The festival also teaches values of unity, devotion, and gratitude.

How It Is Celebrated

• People install beautifully crafted Ganesha idols at home or in public pandals.

• Devotees perform aarti, prayers, and offer sweets like modak, which is considered Lord Ganesha’s favorite.

• After the celebration period (ranging from 1.5 to 10 days), the idol is immersed in water (Visarjan), symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution.