Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Rituals And Celebration

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29 Aug 2024

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity 

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Lord Ganesh is considered the god of wisdom, prosperity, and fortune. Known as the remover of all obstacles, he is worshipped first, among all Hindu gods and goddesses

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This year, the 10-day-long festival will begin on September 6 and continue till September 17

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Celebrations for this festival begin months in advance with the preparation of idols of Lord Ganesha

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Ganesh Chaturthi has 4 main rituals- Pranapratishtha, Shodashopachara, Uttarpuja, and Visarjan puja

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People decorate their homes with flowers and rangoli designs and bring clay idols of Lord Ganesha, into their homes. Idols are also placed at puja pandals, offices etc

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Modak, a popular sweet dumpling from Maharashtra, is said to be the favourite prasad of Lord Ganesh

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People celebrate the festival by singing and playing religious hymns, dancing to drum beats, and preparing a delicious meal

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On the 10th and last day of Ganesh Chaturthi, the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed in a nearby river with full devotion, and this ceremony is called Ganesh Visarjan

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