Ganesh Chaturthi
NepaliAlso known as: Vinayaka Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi
About Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and remover of obstacles, on the fourth day of the bright fortnight in Bhadrapada (August-September).
Clay Ganesha idols are installed in homes and public pandals, and special pujas are performed for ten days. Devotees offer modak (sweet dumplings) and durva grass to Lord Ganesha.
The festival concludes with grand immersion processions where Ganesha idols are carried to rivers and water bodies with much fanfare.
In Nepal, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great devotion, with elaborate pandals and community celebrations throughout the Kathmandu Valley.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees may observe a light fast, focusing on worship and devotion.
- Install the Ganesha idol and perform the Sthapana ritual.
- Observe a light fast and eat only sattvic food during the day.
- Perform daily pujas with modak, durva grass, and red flowers.
- On the final day, carry the idol in a procession for immersion.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The fast is broken after the Ganesh puja with modak and prasad.
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, symbolising sweetness and prosperity.
It is celebrated for ten days, starting from the installation (Sthapana) and ending with the grand immersion (Visarjan) 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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