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Home Amavasya Anant Chaturdashi Baisakhi Basant Bhaubeej (Bhai Dooj) Bonalu Chhath Diwali or Deepawali Durga Puja Dussehra or Daserra Ekadashi Ganesh Chaturthi Gita Jayanti Gudi Padwa Guru Purnima Hanuman Jayanti Holi Karwa Chauth Kojagiri Purnima Kumbh Mela Laxmi puja Maha Shivaratri Nag panchami Navratri Onam Pongal PrathamAstami Raksha Bandhan Ramanavami Ratha Yatra Sankranthi Saraswati Puja Teej Thaipusam Thrissur Pooram Ugadi Vasant Panchami Vat Pournima Zatra Hindu Caste System	SUBSCRIBE: Receive updates by email: Girls, Stories, and Jokes ! << Ekadashi \| Back to Indian Holidays List \| Gita Jayanti >> Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi in 2010 is on Saturday, the 11th of September. Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular of Hindu festivals. On this day, Hindus across the world celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. The festival is observed on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (August-September). The festival is celebrated by making clay figures of the deity which are worshipped for two days. After the worship period is over, the figures are immersed in the river. Since Lord Ganesha is considered to be the most auspicious deity, everyone celebrates this festival with a lot of passion. On Ganesh Chaturthi day, Hindus meditate on the stories connected with Lord Ganesha early in the morning. After taking a bath, they go to the temple and do the prayers of Lord Ganesha. The lord is presented with coconut and sweet puddings, and people ask for forgiveness from him. They also pray for success and welfare of their families. It is also customary for Hindus not to look at the moon on that day; this tradition has its origins in a legend that the moon misbehaved with the lord. However, if someone does happen to look at the moon on this day, then it has to be followed by a repetition of the story of how Lord Krishna cleared Lord Ganesha's character. This is done to free the person of the "curse" of the moon. Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival inspiring devotees to inculcate redemptive virtues in their lives. Ganeshji is invoked first in all auspicious events, rites and rituals such as marriage, opening ceremonies, ground-breaking ceremonies, and so on.	Half Indian, Half Children Indian Comedians Indian Recipes Mail Order Brides Say I Love You in 30 Languages Dating Profile Tips Indian Dating Complete India Guide Bollywood Actors Bollywood Actresses Philippines Bollywood Actress Pictures Japanese Actresses Best Age to Get Married You get the opportunity to see the ages of the average man and woman on Shaadi.com.
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Ganesh Chaturthi in 2010 is on Saturday, the 11th of September.

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular of Hindu festivals. On this day, Hindus across the world celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. The festival is observed on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (August-September). The festival is celebrated by making clay figures of the deity which are worshipped for two days. After the worship period is over, the figures are immersed in the river. Since Lord Ganesha is considered to be the most auspicious deity, everyone celebrates this festival with a lot of passion.

On Ganesh Chaturthi day, Hindus meditate on the stories connected with Lord Ganesha early in the morning. After taking a bath, they go to the temple and do the prayers of Lord Ganesha. The lord is presented with coconut and sweet puddings, and people ask for forgiveness from him. They also pray for success and welfare of their families. It is also customary for Hindus not to look at the moon on that day; this tradition has its origins in a legend that the moon misbehaved with the lord. However, if someone does happen to look at the moon on this day, then it has to be followed by a repetition of the story of how Lord Krishna cleared Lord Ganesha's character. This is done to free the person of the "curse" of the moon.

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival inspiring devotees to inculcate redemptive virtues in their lives. Ganeshji is invoked first in all auspicious events, rites and rituals such as marriage, opening ceremonies, ground-breaking ceremonies, and so on.

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