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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 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 …

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 the taste of karigadabu that ajji …

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 is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi. It is a very famous festival in India and is especially celebrated in a grand manner in Maharashtra. It marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. The festival falls in the month of Bhadrapada, generally between August and September, and lasts for 10 days. Ganesh Chaturthi is …

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 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 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 …

Katha of Ganesh Chaturthi is very famous in Indian people. There are many small and interesting stories which is also known as katha, related to lord Ganesha’s life and their activities. Ganesh Chaturthi Katha Once upon a time Goddess Parvati was taking bath. While bathing she created Ganesha of mud and placed him at the entrance of the house then …

Ganesh Chaturthi: it was not always like this – He is not Mumbai‘s presiding deity; Mumbadevi from which the city region derives its name is. Lord Ganesh, who visits once a year, however, is more popular. One may have to search for Mumbadevi’s temple but that is not the case with Lord Ganesh. He is almost omnipresent, in every nook …