Here are 10 lines on Ganesh Chaturthi presented by myNachiketa. This festival marks the arrival of Bhagwan Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the symbol of wisdom and prosperity. Ganesh Chaturthi is a fun-filled celebration giving the message of welcoming new beginnings.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival celebrating the birth of Bhagwan Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and new beginnings. He is the son of Bhagwan Shiv and Mata Parvati.
The festival is celebrated in August or September for 11 days.
Beautiful and colourful clay idols of Ganesha are placed in homes and huge tents called pandals. Homes and public places are decorated with vibrant garlands, lights, and banners.
People sing, dance, and play musical instruments to celebrate the festival with joy. Special sweets like modaks and laddoos are made and offered to Ganesha during the festival.
Families gather to offer prayers and sing Aartis and Bhajans to honour Bhagwan Ganesha.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated all over India but in Maharashtra, it is celebrated with a special zeal and enthusiasm.
Some people make eco-friendly idols and use natural materials to help protect the environment.
At the end of the festival, the idols are taken in a grand procession to a river or sea for immersion, Known as Ganesh Visarjan, symbolizing Ganesha’s return to his heavenly abode.
Ganesha takes away all the problems of his devotees, leaving them with happiness and prosperity.
The festival teaches us to develop the qualities of Bhagwan Ganesha within ourselves—joyfulness, intelligence, and kindness.
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