Celebrations and festivals are a part of the social and traditional culture of India. Among many religious and social customs, one of the most important religious occasion is Ganesh Chaturthi. And this festival is approaching soon! Ganesha Chaturthi is about the birth of God Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati. This festival is celebrated with much enthusiasm, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. The festival is also known under the name of Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi. Ganesh Chaturthi is the most celebrated festival in India.
A Big Festival
Ganesha Chaturthi is observed in the Hindu month of Bhadra (mid-August & mid-September) all across the globe. This auspicious festival is celebrated in many parts of India with great zeal and enthusiasm. The festival is a day to invoke Ganesha, the God of prosperity, wisdom and good fortune. Ganesha is worshipped for ten days from Bhadrapada Shudha Chaturthi to the Ananta Chaturdashi. On the eleventh day, the statues are taken through the streets, with dancing, singing, and chants of “Ganapati Bappa Morya, Pudhachya Varshi Laukar ya” which means “O lord Ganesha, come again early next year.” And then idols are immersed in a river or sea symbolizing the ritual see-off of the Lord Ganesha in his journey towards his Kailash while taking away with him the misfortunes of many devotees.
The ritual of immersing idols of Ganesha is known as Ganesha Visarjane in Kannada, Ganesh Visarjan in Marathi and Vinayaka Nimarjana or Vinayaka Nimajjanam in Telugu. One festival, but different names. Quite Interesting! The preparation related to the festival like clay idols of Ganesha in many sizes is made months in advance. On this beautiful occasion, devotees worship the idols of Ganesha by performing aarti, offer prasad of fruits and sweets, especially modak, as it is considered to be the favorite of Lord Ganesha.
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Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration in the Home
In India, especially in Maharashtra, idols of Lord Ganesha brought at home and decorated with garlands and beautiful flowers. People used to worship Lord Ganesha every morning and in an evening with fresh, sweet-smelling flowers, durva, karanji, and modaks. They offer prayers and perform aarti for Lord Ganesha at the end of daily pooja. People in Maharashtra, majorly sing aarti “Sukhkarta Dukhharta” which is composed by Samarth Ramdas, a saint from the 7th century. The aarti performed for ten days with full of devotion and on the eleventh day at Anant Chaturdashi, the idol of Lord Ganesha is brought to the water bodies such as sea, lakes or ocean for the immersion. The immersion of idols is basically a ritual see-off to the God of prosperity and wisdom.
The day not only ends with this, but many innovative ceremonies are also performed to make this occasion memorable. Like people used to wish their relatives, friends or family members a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi by exchanging gifts. Gifts like dry fruits, sweets, chocolates, flowers and so on, are perfect for adorning the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi and for sending good wishes to your near and dear ones. We all know, during the festive season, the market becomes busy and rushy. So, doing the shopping for gifts and flowers are quite become a daunting task. But with Winni’s online delivery service, you don’t need to visit gifts store or florists shop. You can order flowers and gifts online from Winni, just sitting at your couch.
Divine Ganesh Idols and Pandal
People used to decorate home for emplacement of Ganesh idol. Not only this, sometimes the arrangements are made big. In different places, people decorate big pandals with beautiful flowers and colorful papers and place big idols of Lord Ganesha. These pandals and idols are decorated so beautifully that no one can ignore its spectacular beauty anymore. You can’t take off your eyes from these pandals.
The handmade idols look elegant in the bright lights. Nothing can beat the grace of Lord Ganesha idols. People emotions, prayers, and wishes are attached to these idols. Most of the times, pandal decoration competitions are organized in different places to add more charm and fun element in this beautiful occasion. Several cultural programs are organized like cultural dance, music, drama, and competitions which creates a perfect aura of divinity among the devotees.
Ganesh Chaturthi Gifts
Apart from the celebration of the festival as a public festival, this day also has a significant impact on the love relations. People send good wishes for a healthy and cheerful life to their loved ones by exchanging gifts. Gifts are a substantial part of every occasion. The act of gift giving removes the bitterness of hatred and strengthens the relations sweetly. People used to buy gifts online or offline for sending good wishes on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. They used to buy some of the gifts products like dry fruits, sweets, chocolate, with some floral beauties. To take care of your all gifting requirements, Winni is here with an extensive collection of Ganesh Chaturthi gifts.
Every gift item will be sure to make the festival a memorable and beautiful one. Delights are always liked by your loved one, not because they taste yummy, actually, it adds sweetness in the relation. Yes, this is true, the delights like sweets, chocolates, cakes will surely adore your celebration and add more happiness. Gifts are another name of happiness and joy, so bring this happiness at your home right now. Celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesha with great zeal and full of enthusiasm with Winni’s online delivery of Ganesh Chaturthi gifts online.
