Ganesha Chaturthi

Ganesha Chaturthi (गणेश चतुर्थी) is the Hindu festival celebrated in respect of the deity Ganesha, the elephant-headed, remover of obstacles and the deity of origins and wisdom. The festival, additionally recognized as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is noted in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, commencing on the shukla chaturthi (fourth date of the waxing satellite period). The date normally falls amid 19 August and 20 September. The festival lasts for 10 dates, concluding on Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth date of the waxing satellite period).

The festival involves installing clay pictures of Ganesha in area pandals (temporary shrines), that are worshipped for ten dates alongside disparate collection of herbal leaves, plants and immersed at the conclude of the festival in a water(lake) alongside alongside the Idol. Later adding herbal and medicated plants and leaves(patri) in ponds, the water in the pond becomes purified. This was in exercise because, in main dates people utilized to drink pond water, and to protect people alongside infections and viral illnesses exceptionally in this period, this rehearse was introduced. A little Hindus additionally mount the clay pictures of Ganesha in their homes. It is trusted that Ganesha bestows his attendance on earth for all his devotees across this festival. The festival is celebrated as a area event as the dates of Shivaji (1630–1680).