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The festival celebrates Ganesha as the God of New Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles as well as the god of wisdom and intelligence [6][7] and is observed throughout the Indian subcontinent by Hindus, especially in the states such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Goa, as well as Nep...
Sep 8, 2024 · Learn why Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for 10 days, honouring the birth of Lord Ganesha and his journey back to his divine abode.
Sep 23, 2024 · Ganesh Chaturthi, in Hinduism, 10-day festival marking the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, the god of prosperity and wisdom. It begins on the fourth day (chaturthi) of the month of Bhadrapada (August–September). Idols of Ganesha are anointed, offered food, and brought to rivers for immersion.
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Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day Hindu festival celebrated to honour the elephant-headed God Ganesha's birthday. He is the younger son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ganesha is known by 108 different names and is the Lord of arts and sciences and the deva of wisdom.
Sep 17, 2023 · Explained: Why do we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi and its importance in India’s freedom struggle. BI India Bureau. The Hindu mythology is replete with intriguing stories like the one of...
Feb 2, 2022 · Ganesha Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Chaturthi is on the fourth lunar day of the bright phase of the lunar month (Shukla Paksha) of Bhadrapad (August-September). In 2022 it was on Wednesday, August 31st, and for 2023 it will be on Tuesday, September 19.
Although Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated traditionally in most states of India, the fervour with which it is celebrated in the state of Maharashtra is unparalleled. Interestingly, it was not a significant part of Maharashtra’s tradition until its advent here during the Maratha reign.
