Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. Ganesh Chaturthi is related to Lord Ganesha. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi in Sanskrit, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. It is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on every 4th day of the month of Bhaadrapada. Ganesha is considered as the supreme God of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. The clay model of Lord Ganesha is made 2-3 months prior to the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The size of this idol may vary from 3/4th of an inch to over 25 feet. Ladoos are distributed on the day-by tradition ladoos were placed in different corners of the house and eaten before the meal. Milk is offered to idols of lord Ganesh at home and at temples, and Ganesh puja is performed at all temples and hi-house prayer rooms. Fasting, feasting and distribution of sweets offered to Lord Ganesh are important aspects of Ganesh chaturthi rituals in India. Ganesh Chaturthi became a major festival of Maharashtra, where thousands of gigantic idols of lord Ganesh are immersed by huge processions of worshipers shouting, Ganpati Bapa Morya, in the Arabian sea and rivers of the state. The festival has now gained popularity all over India.......
Ganpati Bapa Moria........Mangal Murti Moria.........

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