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Ganesh Chaturthi - Fairs and Festivals in
India
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Ganesh Chaturthi is
celebrated on the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the god of wisdom
and prosperity on the fourth day of the moons bright fortnight, or
period from new moon in the lunar month of Bhadrapada. The celebration
of Ganesh Chaturthi continue for five, seven, or ten days. Some even
stretch it to twenty one days, but ten the most popularly celebrated.
In the tradition of the right hand path the first day is the most
important. In the left hand path tradition the final day is most
important.
Ganesha is the god of wisdom and prosperity and is invoked before the
beginning of any auspicious work by the Hindus. It is believed that
for the fulfillment of one's desires, his blessing is absolutely
necessary. According to the mythology, he is the son of Shiva and
Parvati, brother of Kartikeya - the general of the gods, Lakshmi - the
goddess of wealth and Saraswati-the goddess of learning. There are
numerous stories in Hindu mythology, associated with the birth of this
elephant-headed god, whose vehicle is the Mooshak or rat and who loves
Modaks (droplet shaped Indian sweet).
Lord Ganesh, the patron deity is the God of wisdom. Come August,
preparations to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi - the auspicious day when
Lord Ganesh was born - begin with great enthusiasm all over the state
The 11-day festival begins with the installation of beautifully
sculpted Ganesha idols in homes and mandaps (large tents), colourfully
decorated, depicting religious themes or current events. The Ganesh
idols are worshipped with families and friends. Many cultural events
are organised and people participate in them with keen interest. After
ten exciting days comes the time to bid farewell to the beloved God.
Ganesh Chaturthi Gift Ideas
Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka chavithi is believed to commemorate the
birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, son of Lord Shankar and Goddess
Parvati. The festival comes on the 4th day of Bhadarva Shukla-paksh of
Hindu calendar and is celebrated for 10 days in the state of
Maharashtrastate and throughout India.
The occassion is marked by worship of the lovable elephant God,
meeting with friends and relatives, gorging on sweets and other
delectable dishes, preparing food offerings for the Lord and handing
over presents to one's near and dear ones. Like all Indian festivals,
Ganesh Chaturthi is also marked by giving and receiving of gifts. But
the common question that plagues many is - what to give on this
occassion, what type of gifts go with the festival? To save yourself
from racking your brains, The HolidaySpot brings to you some great
gift ideas for Ganesh Chaturthi. Go over these and choose the right
gift for your loved ones. If you like our article on Ganesh Chaturthi
Gift Ideas, please click here and refer this page to your friends and
relations (that way you'll get some great gifts from them too). Have a
grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebration!
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated the states of
Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and many other
parts of India. Started by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja, the great
Maratha ruler, to promote culture and nationalism, the festival was
revived by Lokmanya Tilak (a freedom fighter) to spread the message of
freedom struggle and to defy the British who had banned public
assemblies.
The festival gave the Indians a feeling of unity and revived their
patriotic spirit and faith. This public festival formed the background
for political leaders who delivered speeches to inspire people against
the Western rule. The festival is so popular that the preparations
begin months in advance.
Ganesha statues installed in street corners and in homes, and
elaborate arrangements are made for lighting, decoration, mirrors and
the most common of flowers. Poojas (prayer services) are performed
daily. The artists who make the idols of Ganesh compete with each
other to make bigger and more magnificent and elegant idols. The
relevantly larger ones are anything from 10 meters to 30 meters in
height. These statues are then carried on decorated floats to be
immersed in the sea after one, three, five, seven and ten days.
Thousands of processions converge on the beaches to immerse the holy
idols in the sea. This procession and immersion is accompanied by
drum- beats, devotional songs and dancing. |
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