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Ganesh Chathurthi 2024: Origin, Cultural Significance, History Of Ganpati Festival

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity. The origin of Ganesh Chaturthi dates back to the 13th century,

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Ganesha Chathurthi 2024 is the story suggests a deity created by Parvati, Shiva, or both, or a mysterious creature born from the elephant-headed goddess Malini after drinking Parvati's bath water.

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Ganesh Chaturthi is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating Lord Ganesha's birth, symbolizing community building, artistic expression, devotion, and the cycle of life.

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The Rigveda, one of the oldest sacred texts in Hinduism, is the oldest source of references to the Hindu god Ganesha.

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The significance lies in the belief of the Hindus devotees who believe that praying to Lord Ganesha can help them achieve success, wisdom, and good fortun

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There is also another significance of the festival that symbolizes the cycle of birth, life, and death.

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Observances involve chanting Vedic hymns, prayers, and fasting, with offerings and prasada distributed from the pandal, including sweets like modak, believed to be Lord Ganesha's favourite.

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