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Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the popular festivals of Hindus, celebrated across India. It marks the birthday of Lord Ganesh, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It starts with Lord Ganesha idols being installed in the house and ends with the immersion of the worshiped idols, in the sea, river or lake. Just like other Indian festivals, Ganesh Chaturthi …

Ganesh Chaturthi Puja: Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with extreme enthusiasm in India. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Ganesh Chaturthi Puja is celebrated with immense zeal and fervor throughout the country, however the celebrations of this festival in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh are well known for their exceptional …

Ganesh Chaturthi SMS: Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls in August-September every year, is a Hindu festival that has a huge following across India. Maharashtra, Goa and Andhra Pradesh are the states of India, wherein the festival is celebrated with great fanfare. Huge idols of Lord Ganesha – the Hindu elephant-deity – are worshiped on the day. The Maharashtrians, Konkonis and Telugu …

The Grinch who stole Ganesh Chaturthi: It’s 6 a.m. and the city is slowly stirring from its slumber. The roads are empty except for a few RTC buses crawling along. Away from the main road in Tarnaka, in one of the narrow lanes there is some unusual activity and a lot of noise. A group of boys are milling about …

Not a God of small things: Ganesha Habba inundates us with nostalgia. A kaleidoscope of images, colors, objects, people and happiness gets hazy – perhaps from the air that is thick with smoke emanated from endless queues of vehicles? Why do we want to be able to feel the texture of the jhari langa we wore as children? Why does …

Ganesha Chaturthi is an important Hindu festival in India. It is the day on which Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati is worshiped with immense zeal and enthusiasm. It is believed that Lord Ganesha is present on the earth to shower his devotees with blessings on this auspicious day. This day is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi …

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in India: Ganesh Chaturthi is a spectacular festival, honoring the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is celebrated all over India, but the maximum grandeur is witnessed at Maharashtra. This festival witnesses various cultural events, which bring the public together and enhance the sense of belongingness and togetherness. The celebration ends with the immersion of the Lord Ganesha’s …

Ganesh Chaturthi Cards: Held on the fourth day of the Shukla Paksh or the waxing moon in the Hindu Calendar, Ganesh Chaturthi holds significance in a number of ways. Firstly, it has its root in the legendary stories of Hindu epics, and hence, termed as a religious festival. Secondly, it is a wonderful opportunity for social gathering, as extravagant pujas are …

Ganesh Chaturthi History: Before 1893, Ganesh Chaturthi used to be an important public festival during the Peshwa rule in Maharashtra, but that year, Indian freedom fighter and social reformer Lokmanya Tilak transformed the annual festival into a large, well-organized public event. Ganesh Chaturthi History: Tilak recognized the wide appeal of the deity Ganesh as “the god for everybody”, and popularized …

Ganesh Chaturthi Legends: Lord Ganesh is considered to be the God who has the ability to bestow wisdom and wealth upon humans. All the new undertakings, whether at place of work or at home, start by reciting the mantra of Lord Ganesha. He is known as the God of good luck and prosperity. Therefore, before any auspicious occasion, Hindus performs …