HINDU FASTS & FESTIVALS : 16-1.



16. GANESH CHATURTHI -1.

SALUTATIONS to Lord Ganesha who is Brahman Himself, who is the Supreme Lord, who is the energy of Lord Shiva, who is the source of all bliss, and who is the bestower of all virtuous qualities and success in all undertakings.


Mushikavaahana modaka hastha,

Chaamara karna vilambitha sutra,

Vaamana rupa maheshwara putra,

Vighna vinaayaka paada namasthe


MEANING: “O Lord Vinayaka! the remover of all obstacles, the son of Lord Shiva, with a form which is very short, with mouse as Thy vehicle, with sweet pudding in hand, with wide ears and long hanging trunk, I prostrate at Thy lotus-like Feet!”


Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular of Hindu festivals.

This is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is the day most sacred to Lord Ganesha.

It falls on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (August-September).

It is observed throughout India, as well as by devoted Hindus in all parts of the world.


Clay figures of the Deity are made and after being worshipped for two days, or in some cases ten days, they are thrown into water.

Swami Sivananda
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