Festivities are in full swing as we it’s finally that time of the year when we welcome lord Ganesha in our houses. Ganesh Chaturthi this year falls on August 22 i.e. today. Is it believed that lord Ganesha was born on the Chaturthi of Bhadrapada, Shukla Paksha, therefore, the day is referred to as the birth anniversary of Bappa. Lord Ganesha, who is considered as the symbol of good fortune and wisdom, is the first and foremost god to be worshiped. Son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Ganesha is known to have 108 names.
On this day, devotees perform puja and offer their prayers to Lord Ganesha with utmost devotion. The devotees believe lord Ganesha, who is also known as Vignaharta, will take away all their sorrows and will guide them in their future endeavours.
As per the Vedic astrology, Ganesha was born mid-day, therefore, it is considered the most favourable time to do Ganesha Puja.
While you celebrate the day, here’re a few wishes that you can share with your family and friends on this auspiscious occasion.
A new sunrise, a new start. Oh Lord Ganesha, keep loving me as your part. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.
Om Gan Ganapatay Namo Namah! Shri Siddhivinayak Namo Namah! Asta Vinayak Namo Namah Ganapati Bappa Moraiya!
Destroy your sorrows; Enhance your happiness; And create goodness all aroung you this Ganesh Chaturthi. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you and your family.
A new sunrise, a new start. Oh Lord Ganesha, keep loving me in your heart. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
With the blessings of Ganpati Bappa, may you achieve success in all your endeavours. A very Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you and your family.
Hoping this Ganesh Chaturthi will be the start of the year that brings happiness for you.
Wishing you a Happy Vinayak Chaturthi. May the grace of God keep enlightening your lives and bless you always.
Vakratuna Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha! Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa! Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
.Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm all over the country. The festival holds a great significance among the devotees. Worshipers bring home an idol of Lord Ganesha every year and worship him for 10 days. After which, the idol is then immersed in water, known as Ganapati Visarjan. Devotees offer sweet and delicacies such as modak which is believed to be lord Ganesha’s favourite. People visit each other and decorate homes to mark the day.
However, this year, the celebrations have shrunk as social distancing has become the new normal in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
