Ganesh Chaturthi
Let’s get started by saying, “ Om Gan Ganpataye Namoh Naman” as everything that starts with offering prayer to him is said to be completed without any obstacles. I have written this blog hopping it will assist you in quick recap and also assist you with educating the newer generation.
His birth:
Lord Ganesha, known as the Son of Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva was given life by Mata Parvati, she had first made an idle using turmeric paste put on her body and then put life to it. She wanted to have a loyal son of her own.
His other names:
Lord Ganesha is also known by various other names such as Ekdanta- the one with one tooth. Lambodara- Person with hanging belly, Vighanharta- the one who takes away obstacles. Ganapati - ruler of many, Gajanand- the one with head of an elephant.
Vahana used by Shri Ganesha:
While we commonly know mouse being used as his Vahana he is said to be using other Vahanas as per his Avatar. This includes- Lion, Peacock, Snake and Horse.
Recent history of celebrations:
The festival got celebrated publicly in Pune in the era of King Shivaji (1630–1680). The festival lost state patronage after the start of British Raj. However, freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak revived this celebration again in Maharashtra.
Prasad:
A dumpling called Modak is made from rice or wheat flour, it is stuffed with grated coconut, jaggery, dried fruits and other condiments and is either steamed or fried.
May Lord shower is blessings to each and all
Manisha Dawar