Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi comes on September 10. It is celebrated for 10 days and will come to an end on September 21. Lord Ganesh is one of the most adorable Gods of Hindus.
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| Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi (Photo:-pexels) |
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birthday of Lord Ganesh. Every year, this festival is celebrated with full of zeal and enthusiasm in India. Although whole India celebrates this festival but it has more importance to Hindus. Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi.
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi comes on September 10. It is celebrated for 10 days and will come to an end on September 21. It comes on Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. In the Gregorian calendar, it falls in the month of August and September. Madhyana Kaala is the most appropriate time for the Ganesh Puja and the Shubh Muhurat is between 11:03 am and 1:33 pm.
States like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya pradesh, Uttar pradesh, Karnataka, West bengal, Goa, Chattisgarh celebrate this festival with great pomp and show. Lord Ganesh has many names and one of them is 'Vighnaharta' means the remover of obstacles. Lord Ganesh is one of the most adorable Gods of Hindus.
On the Ganesh Chaturthi, People bring home the idols of Lord Ganesh and worship. For the next 10 days, idol of Lord Ganesh remains in the home and on the last day, Idol immersed in the water. Many communities, celebrate this festival on the public places. They decorate the pandals and the statue of Lord Ganesh bring in these pandals. The beauty of the pandal is to be seen.
There is the great significance of 'bhog' or 'prasad' on the Ganesh Chaturthi. Modak is one of the most popular bhog which is considered as the favourite dish of Lord Ganesh. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, that kind of celebration may not be possible this year but we can share messages and wishes to our loved ones.
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