Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Lord Ganesha, son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, is one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism. Ganesha, also known as Ekadanta, Vinayaka, or Dukhharta, is considered the remover of obstacles and is worshiped before any other deity. Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of the elephant-faced Lord Ganesha. Every year, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. This festival is a 10-day-long puja which culminates on Anant Chaturdashi. Visarjan or immersion of Ganesh idols takes place on the last day of the festival and this year Ganesh Visarjan is on September 28, 2023. The Lord is worshiped before every auspicious and important occasion as the son of Lord Shiva is considered to be the god of wealth, science, knowledge, intelligence, and prosperity. Let us know the importance of Ganeshotsav.
Story related to Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi symbolizes the rebirth of the deity and new beginnings. Mythological sources tell that Goddess Parvati created Ganesha from the dirt of her body. The story says that Ganesha was created when Lord Shiva was away and Parvati was preparing to take a bath. So the goddess created Ganesha and kept him on guard. Ganesha followed his mother's instructions and stopped Lord Shiva from entering the house. Both Ganesha and Lord Shiva did not know each other. When stopped by Ganesha, Shiva became angry and beheaded Ganesha. Parvati became angry and threatened to destroy the entire world. Everyone prayed to Lord Shiva to place the head of an abandoned baby elephant on the body of Ganesha. All the gods blessed Ganesha and hence we celebrate that day as Ganesh Chaturthi.
Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi
It is believed that the wishes and desires of the devotees who worship Ganesha are fulfilled. Devotees who pray to Ganesha are purified of their sins and walk on the path of knowledge and understanding, which is the main spirit behind celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. This festival has been celebrated since the reign of King Shivaji. Lokmanya Tilak transformed Ganesh Chaturthi from a private celebration into a huge public event where people of all castes could come together, worship, and unite during India's freedom struggle.
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