GANESH CHAHTURTHI
Ganesha Chaturthi, the great Ganesha festival, also known as 'Vinayak Chaturthi' or 'Vinayaka Chavithi' is celebrated by Hindus around the world as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is observed during the Hindu month of Bhadra (mid-August to mid-September) and the grandest and most elaborate of them, especially in the western India state of Maharashtra , lasts for 10 days .
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Shukla Chaturthi of the Hindu month of Bhadra (generally falls between August and September). This festival is celebrated by Hindus with a great enthusiasm. People bring idols of Lord Ganesh to their homes and do worship. The duration of this festival varies from 1 day to 11 days, depending on the place and tradition. On the last day of the festival the idols are taken out in a colorful and musical procession and immersed traditionally in water.
As per Hindu mythology Lord Ganesh is considered as 'Vigana Harta' (one who removes obstacles) and 'Buddhi Pradaayaka' (one who grants intelligence). This festival is very important for students, they worship Lord Ganesh to illumine their minds.
By : Shresth Grade – 5 (Student of St. Mark's Sr. Sec. Public School , Janakpuri)
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