Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important festivals for Hindus and is celebrated on a big scale across India.
Table of Contents
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on September 7 this year and will be celebrated by observing rituals and grand festivities for 10 straight days till September 17.
It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and marks the birthday of Ganpati Bappa who is believed to bring prosperity, and good fortune, and remove all obstacles from people’s lives.
Ganesh Chaturthi which is celebrated for 10 days is also known as ‘Vinayaka Chaturthi’ or Ganesh Utsav. Lord Ganesha is the younger son of Maa Parvati and Lord Shiva.
Ganesha has 108 names in different languages and is the Lord of arts and sciences and the god of wisdom. Devotees always worship Ganpati Bappa every time at the beginning of something.
However, as we are very close to celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, let’s take a look Why We Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi.
Also Read: Top 10 Fascinating Facts about Ganesh Chaturthi 2024
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Why We Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?
Ganesh Chaturthi symbolizes the appearance of a beloved god in the lives of devotees and blesses them with knowledge, good fortune, prosperity, and harmony. The festival covers a wide range of Hindu beliefs and traditions.
Also Read: Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Dos and don’ts during Ganpati Bappa festival
