The Ganesh Chaturthi festival is observed over ten days, beginning on Wednesday, August 27. The Chaturthi Tithi commences on August 26 at 1:54 PM and ends on August 27 at 3:44 PM.
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Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi
Also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav, this Hindu festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha—the elephant-headed deity symbolizing wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. Devotees welcome beautifully crafted idols of Lord Ganesha into their homes, perform rituals, offer prayers, and prepare sweets as offerings.
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The celebrations conclude with Anant Chaturdashi, when the idols are taken in grand processions and immersed in rivers or the sea, symbolizing Ganesha’s return to his celestial abode.
Rituals of Ganesh Chaturthi
As part of the celebrations, devotees welcome beautifully crafted Lord Ganesha idols into their homes, perform daily prayers, and prepare a variety of sweets as offerings while seeking his blessings for prosperity and harmony. The festivities reach their conclusion on Anant Chaturdashi, when the idol is taken out in a vibrant public procession and ceremoniously immersed (visarjan) in rivers or the sea, marking the deity’s departure to his divine abode.
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Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with Devotion (Astroera)
Devotees celebrate the occasion by inviting Lord Ganesha into their homes, adorning spaces with flowers, colorful rangoli patterns, and festive decorations. The days are filled with sacred rituals such as morning baths, fasting, and daily puja ceremonies. The atmosphere comes alive with devotional songs, rhythmic drumming, and graceful traditional dances. Special dishes and sweets, especially modak and motichoor laddus, are prepared as prasad and shared with family and friends. On the tenth day, known as Anant Chaturdashi, the grand farewell takes place with Ganesh Visarjan, as the idol is immersed in a water body amid processions, chants, and prayers, symbolizing his return to the heavens with a promise to come again the following year.
Conclusion
As the chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya echo through the air, Ganesh Visarjan becomes not just a farewell but a promise of new beginnings. The festival leaves behind an enduring spirit of unity, devotion, and hope, with every heart eagerly awaiting Lord Ganesha’s return the following year. Wishing everyone a very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Watch the live Ganesh Chaturthi puja celebrations streaming on Vi Movies & TV, and YouTube.
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