Starts : September 18, 12:39 p.m. Ends : September 19, 1:43 p.m.
Starts : September 18, 12:39 p.m. Ends : September 19, 1:43 p.m.
Date and Timings :
Date and Timings :
The MahaGanesha
Puja Muhurat will begin at 11:01 am and continue till 01:28 pm
The MahaGanesha Puja Muhurat will begin at 11:01 am and continue till 01:28 pm
Lord Ganesh is believed to be the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati based on Hindu mythology
Lord Ganesh is believed to be the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati based on Hindu mythology
Ganesh Chaturthi History ;
Ganesh Chaturthi History ;
According to legend, when Lord Shiva was enraged, he cut off Lord Ganesh's head and replaced it with an elephant's head to comfort the grieving Goddess Parvati
According to legend, when Lord Shiva was enraged, he cut off Lord Ganesh's head and replaced it with an elephant's head to comfort the grieving Goddess Parvati
Lord Ganesh, also known as Ekdanta, Lambodara and a variety of other names, is worshipped for changing people's fortunes and removing disasters and obstacles from their path.
Lord Ganesh, also known as Ekdanta, Lambodara and a variety of other names, is worshipped for changing people's fortunes and removing disasters and obstacles from their path.
GOD WELL KNOWNS AS
GOD WELL KNOWNS AS
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
Pranapratishtha, a rite to bring the idols to life, is the first step in worship. This is followed by shhodashopachara
Pranapratishtha, a rite to bring the idols to life, is the first step in worship. This is followed by shhodashopachara
Lord Ganesh Fav Dish :
Lord Ganesh Fav Dish :
21 modaks, a sweet dumpling that is thought to be Ganesha's favorite dish.
21 modaks, a sweet dumpling that is thought to be Ganesha's favorite dish.
At the end of the festival, huge processions of idols are taken to nearby rivers, accompanied by drumming, devotional singing and dancing.
At the end of the festival, huge processions of idols are taken to nearby rivers, accompanied by drumming, devotional singing and dancing.