Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the biggest festivals with excellent excitement and dedication celebrated in India. The festival marks Lord Ganesha's birthday; the Lord of knowledge, wisdom, wealth, and happiness. Vinayak Chaturthi or Vinayak Chavithi is also known as the festival. This day, noted as one of Hindu religion's most auspicious, is commonly celebrated particularly in Maharashtra state.
History of Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi's Festival has its origin in the Maratha reign, beginning the festival with Chatrapati Shivaji. The faith lies in Ganesha's birth tale, Lord Shiva's son and Goddess Parvati's son. Although there are different stories connected to his birth, here is shared the one most important. Goddess Parvati has been Ganpati's creator. She used her sandalwood paste in the absence of Lord Shiva to produce Ganesha and placed him to guard as she went to bathe. While she was gone, Lord Shiva went into a struggle with Ganesha because he did not allow him to enter, according to the instructions of his mother. Enraged, Ganesha's head was cut off by Lord Shiva. She took the form of Goddess Kali when Parvati saw this vision and threatened to ruin the universe. This concerned everyone, asking Lord Shiva to find a solution and calm Goddess Kali's anger. Shiva then instructed all his supporters to go instantly to discover and take his head to a kid whose mom has her back to her kid. The first kid seen by the disciples was an elephant's, and they cut his head as ordered and carried it to Lord Shiva. Immediately Lord Shiva put the head on the body of Ganesha and brought it back to life.
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Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi
Preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi start almost a month before the festival. The celebrations last from Bhadrapad Shudh Chaturthi to Ananta Chaturdashi for about ten days. Lord Ganesha's clay statue is placed in households on the first day. Homes are flowers adorned. Temples witness the numerous devotees ' visit. Performing poojas and chanting bhajans. Families often meet to celebrate the festival. Localities organize and arrange pandals and install Lord Ganesha's big idols with friends and family to celebrate the festival. Lord Ganesha's statue is taken to the streets on the last day of the festivities.
People show their passion and happiness together with the idol in the form of dancing and singing on the streets. Finally, the idol is plunged into the river or ocean. A big amount of devotees are witnessing the day expressing their happiness and giving their prayers.
