Why do they celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?
The holy Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chavithi, is observed for ten days each year. According to the Hindu calendar, the event is observed during the Bhadra month, which typically occurs between the middle of August and September. It is the adored elephant-headed deity Lord Ganesha’s birthday. The majority of Hindus…
The holy Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chavithi, is observed for ten days each year. According to the Hindu calendar, the event is observed during the Bhadra month, which typically occurs between the middle of August and September. It is the adored elephant-headed deity Lord Ganesha’s birthday.
The majority of Hindus remember Ganesha and ask for his blessings before beginning any significant activity since he is revered as the God of riches, sciences, knowledge, wisdom, and prosperity. There are 108 various names for Lord Ganesh, including Gajanana, Vinayaka, and Vighnaharta.
Although it is uncertain when or when Ganesh Chaturthi was originally celebrated, Bal Gangadhar Tilak (Lokmanya Tilak) started a public celebration in Pune in 1893. Along with reading aloud from literature and communal dining, sports and martial arts competitions are also staged in public places.
Why do they celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?
The festival honors Ganesha as the Deity of New Beginnings, the Remover of Obstacles, as well as the god of knowledge and intellect. It is celebrated all across India, but is most popular in the states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa.
