Ganesh Chaturthi
Lord Ganesh occupies the first place in the Pooja system of Hindus. He is believed to be the evil dispelled. Any undertaking began with the worship of Lord Ganesh is believed to get on safe and reach success. The fourth tithi of the bright fortnight in the month of Bhadrapad (August-September) is celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi. On this day the idol of Lord Ganesh is installed and worshipped with all the specified rituals and his blessing are sought for wisdom and prosperity and toward of all hurdles. In north India especially in Maharashtra a ten day festivals, staring from Ganesh Chaturthi to the full moon day of the fortnight is celebrated with great gusto and splendor. Idols of Lord Ganesh dot all nooks and corners of the cities, towns and villages and a splendorous show of devotion and enthusiasm is witnessed during this ten day season. On the full moon day the idols are taken out in procession to the accompaniment of songs, music and dance before limmersing them in lakes, rivers or seas with devotional adieu & blessing to be back again next year. |
