A Hindu festival called Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chavithi, is celebrated for 10 days every year.According to the Hindu calendar, the festival takes place during the Bhadra month, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September.In this day, Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, celebrates his birthday.
Hindus remember and seek the blessings of Ganesha before starting any important work since he is known as the God of wealth, sciences, knowledge, wisdom, and prosperity.In addition to Gajanana, Vinayaka, and Vighnaharta, Lord Ganesh is also known by 108 other names.
Hindus around the world celebrate this festival with great devotion and joy.Most states in India celebrate this festival, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana.
Ganesh Chaturthi history:
Although there are many origin myths for him, the two that are most popular are.
According to the first legend, Parvati made Lord Ganesha from dirt from her body to protect her without Shiva. He was tasked with keeping an eye on her bathroom door as she took a bath. Ganesha, who didn't know Shiva was home, stopped him as he tried to enter. After an argument between the two over this, Shiva became enraged and severed Ganesha's head. When Parvati learned of this, she was furious. Lord Shiva then pledged to bring Ganesha back to life.
The devas were instructed to look for a child's head facing north but instead they discovered an elephant's head. Ganesha was created when Shiva attached the elephant's head to the child's body.
The other widely accepted myth states that the Devas asked Shiva and Parvati to create Ganesha so that he might serve as an obstacle-maker for rakshasas (demons) and an obstacle-averter for the Devas.
Significance and Importance
It is thought that those who pray to Ganesha can achieve their goals and aspirations. Therefore, the primary meaning of Ganesh Chaturthi is that those who pray to him are purified of their sins and are guided into a life of enlightenment and understanding.
Since King Shivaji's reign, the event has been observed historically. Lokmanya Tilak transformed Ganesh Chaturthi from a private celebration to a large-scale public holiday where people from all castes of society can congregate, pray, and be together during India's freedom war.
People have started celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in an environmentally responsible manner over the years as environmental consciousness has grown. This involves purchasing Ganesha idols made of natural clay or mitti and decorating the pandals only with flowers and natural materials.
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