Ganesh Chaturthi
MarathiAlso known as: Vinayaka Chaturthi, Ganeshotsav
Ganesh Chaturthi
About Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and remover of obstacles. In Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated with elaborate clay Ganesha idols.
The ten-day festival culminates in grand immersion processions where Ganesha idols are carried to rivers and water bodies. Devotees sing devotional songs and dance in the streets.
Special pukas are performed on the first day (Sthapana) and the last day (Visarjan). Families prepare modak and other traditional sweets.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees may observe a light fast on Ganesh Chaturthi, focusing on worship and devotion.
Om Gan Ganapataye Namah, I seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha for the removal of obstacles and success.
- Install the Ganesha idol and perform the Sthapana ritual.
- Observe a light fast and eat only sattvic food.
- Perform daily pukas with modak, durva grass, and red flowers.
- On the final day, carry the idol in a procession for immersion.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Install the Ganesha idol and perform the Sthapana ritual.
- Offer durva grass, modak, and red flowers to Lord Ganesha.
- Perform daily aarti with traditional mantras.
- On the final day, perform the immersion ceremony.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Modak is a sweet dumpling made from rice flour and jaggery. It is Lord Ganesha's favourite sweet and symbolises sweetness and prosperity.
It is celebrated for ten days, starting from Sthapana and ending with the grand Visarjan (immersion) ceremony.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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