GANESH CHATURTHI
Lord Ganesha - the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune is probably the most favorite gods for any Hindu. He is revered so much so that one seeks his prior blessing before commencing any important task, ceremony, special occasions, project etc. Ganesha is the younger son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is known by 108 different names and few of the other popular names are VINAKAYA, EKADANTA, GAJANANDA, GANAPATI, BALCHANDRA etc.
The most important functions related to Lord Ganesha is the 10 days festival of GANESH CHATURTHI which is celebrated in the honor of ord Ganesha’s birthday. The festival is celebrated with great pomp and fervor in most parts of the country but more so in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Andhra –Telangana, Odisha and Karnataka. . The Ganeshotsav festivities begin on Ganesh Chaturthi and end after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi, also known as the day of Ganesh Visarjan. On this day, devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesha in a water body close by signifying his return to Mount Kailasha to his parents Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva.
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