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Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is a prominent Hindu festival, celebrated across the country with great devotion. The day marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.
It is a 10 day long festival celebrated during the Hindu month of Bhadra, which generally falls between August and September. People place clay idols of Ganesha in their home and worship them. On the last day of the festival, a colorful and musical procession is taken out and the idols are immersed in water. This festival is a major attraction in the Maharashtra, where people celebrate this festival with great zeal. Devotees throng in Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak temple during the festival.
Ganesh Chaturthi Importance
It is believed that devotees who pray to Ganesha are able to fulfil their wishes and desires. So, the main essence of Ganesh Chaturthi is that devotees who pray to him are set free of sins and it leads them on the path of knowledge and wisdom.Historically, the festival has been celebrated since the time of King Shivaji maharaj. It was during India's freedom struggle that Lokmanya Tilak changed Ganesh Chaturthi from a private celebration to a grand public festival where people from all castes of the society can come together, pray and be united. Over the years with growing environmental awareness, people have started celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in an environmentally friendly way. This includes-- getting Ganesha idols made of natural clay/ mitti and using only flowers and natural items for decorating the pandals.
Here are some wishes, messages, and images that you can send your loved ones this Ganesh Chaturthi:
-May Lord Ganesha always remove obstacles from your life. Happy Ganesha Chaturthi!
-May Lord Ganesha keep enlightening your lives and bless you always. Wishing you a Happy Vinayak Chaturthi!
-May Lord Ganesha destroy all your worries, sorrows and tensions. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
-I pray that Ganesha bestows you with happiness, wisdom, good health and prosperity!
-May Lord Ganpati always be by your side in every test of your life. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
-On this occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I wish Lord Ganpati visits your home with bags full of happiness, prosperity, and peace.
-May Lord Ganesh bring you good luck and prosperity! Happy Vinayaka Chaturthi!
- May Lord Ganesha bestow you power, destroy your sorrow and enhance happiness in your life.
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!!
- Wishing you a Happy Vinayak Chaturthi.
May the grace of God keep enlightening your lives and bless you always.
- Shree Vakratunda mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada
- Om Gan Ganapatay Namo Namah! Shri Siddhivinayak Namo Namah! Asta Vinayak Namo Namah!
Ganapati Bappa Moraiya!
- I wish u Happy Ganesh Chaturthi and I pray to God for your prosperous life.
May you find all the delights of life,
May your all dreams come true.
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi
- Ganpati Bappa Morya!
May Lord Ganesha bless you with all the happiness & success.
Greetings on Ganesh Chaturth
Rituals of Vinayaka Chaturthi
There are four main rituals which are performed during the 10-day long festival. They are namely-- Pranapratishhtha, Shhodashopachara, Uttarpuja, and Ganpati Visarjan
The excitement of Ganesh Chaturthi settles in weeks before the festival actually begins. Artisans start preparing clay idols of Ganesha in different poses and sizes.
The Ganesha idols are installed in beautifully decorated 'pandal' at homes, temples or localities. The statue is also decorated with flowers, garlands and lights. A ritual called Pranapratishhtha is observed where a priest chants mantra to invoke life in the diety.
Prayers are then offered to Ganesha's idol in 16 different ways. This ritual is called Shhodashopachara.
People celebrate by singing or playing religious songs, dancing to drum beats and by lighting up fireworks-- all of which add to the festive mood.
The Uttarpuja ritual is then performed which is about bidding farewell to Ganesha with deep respect. This is followed by Ganpati Visarjan, a ceremony wherein the statue is now immersed in water. While carrying the statue to the sea and while immersing it, people generally chant in the Marathi language 'Ganapati Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya' which means 'Goodbye Lord, please come back next year'.
While some devotees celebrate this festival at home, others pay their visit to Lord Ganesha at public pandals. People offer their due respect, prayers and offerings to Ganesha. Dishes like Lord Ganesha's favourite Modak, Pooran Poli, and Karanji are prepared for friends, family and visitors.....
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