With much fanfare and enthusiasm, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in Maharashtra and many other parts of India. The 10-day long festival is celebrated during the month of ‘Bhadra’ according to Hindu lunar calendar and starts on the fourth day of the month. Also known as the Vinayaka Chaturthi, it is observed to honour the birth of Lord Ganesha, son of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. The ten-day festival is also called ‘Ganeshotsav’. This year the festival will commence on August 25 and conclude on September 5.
Lord Ganesha or Ganpati is considered as the God of all beginnings and is worshipped at the start of any ritual or ceremony. He is also known to ward off evil, remove obstacles and bring prosperity.
People welcome Ganapati Bappa to their homes and in local pandals ahead of the puja and each day is celebrated with special food and aarti. The God is served dishes made with coconut, jaggery and modaks.
As the festival grips everyone, here are few greetings and messages to wish your loved on this Ganesh Chaturthi.
