Ganesha Chaturtha

God Ganesh.Birthday of the God of wisdom and abundance Ganesha with a human body and the head of an elephant, the remover of obstacles, the son of Shiva and his wife Parvati. It is celebrated in the month of Bhadra (August-September).

Ganesha is one of the most revered gods of the Hindu pantheon. All undertakings are accompanied by the prayer of Ganesha: “Om Ganeshai Namah”.

The festival of Ganesh Chaturtha symbolizes a good omen. On this day, they worship Ganesha, bring him fruits, milk, flowers and sweets, break coconuts before the image of God. In some parts of the country (for example, in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu), new images of Ganesha are made from raw clay on this day. After prayers, offerings and a brief farewell ceremony, old images are immersed in the water of rivers, lakes and other bodies of water.

Ganesha Chaturtha is celebrated throughout the country. It is especially lavish and joyful in the state of Maharashtra. The holiday also symbolizes the onset of a series of festivals dedicated to other Hindu deities.