Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Know date, time, significance of Vinayaka Chaturthi
Date: Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, will be observed on September 19th.
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Time: The festival celebrations will begin with the installation of Lord Ganesha's idol in homes and public places.
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Significance: Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity and remover of obstacles.
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Festive Preparations: Devotees clean and decorate their homes, make colorful rangolis, and set up elaborate pandals to house Ganesha idols.
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Idol Installation: The idol of Lord Ganesha is ceremoniously installed in homes and public places, and it is worshipped with offerings and prayers.
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Puja Rituals: Devotees perform puja (worship) to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings and offer modak, a sweet delicacy, as prasad.
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Processions and Visarjan: Public processions with Ganesha idols are taken through streets with dance, music, and celebrations. The festival ends with the immersion (visarjan) of idols in water bodies.
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Cultural Significance: Ganesh Chaturthi is not only a religious festival but also a cultural event celebrated with fervor across India.