Ganesh Chaturthi 2024. It is Known as a Regional Holiday

Ganesh Chaturthi 18-09-2024

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the common Indian festivals that falls during Shukla Paksha Chaturthi. This year, the festival will be on september 18th. On this day, people from different parts of the country will worship Lord Ganesha to seek out his blessings.

Lord Ganesha is one of the most worshipped and favorite Hindu gods of many Hindu people. It is believed that the Son of Lord Shiva and Mother Hindu Parvathi, Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. Every year, the festival is celebrated with excessive passion and holds a special consequence for people in Maharashtra.

“ May Lord Ganesha give you power, destroy your sadness and improve happiness in your life ”

How do we celebrate Vinayagar Chaturthi?

During this day, idols of Ganesha are placed on raised platforms in homes or in highly decorated outdoor tents. The idols are smeared with red sandalwood paste and yellow and red flowers. Ganesha is also given coconut, jaggery, and 21 modaks, which are known to be Ganesha’s favorite food.

At the end stage of the festival, the idols are carried to local rivers in huge processions go with drumbeats, devotional dancing, and singing.

May you find all the delights of life, May your all dreams come true. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi - HIGS

What are all the countries that celebrate Vinayagar Chaturthi?

In Malaysia and Singapore, this festival will be celebrated widely because of the large Tamil Hindu minority populations. It is also celebrated in countries such as Nepal, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, and other parts of the Caribbean, Fiji, Mauritius, South Africa, the United States, and Europe.

Which countries worship Ganesha?

Lord Ganesha is worshipped in other parts of the world such as Japan, Tibet, Myanmar, Bali, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and more. Some people in China pray to Hindu gods such as Shiva, Vishnu, Kaali, and Ganesha.

Is Ganesh Chaturthi a government holiday?

Vinayagar Chaturthi is not a public holiday in India. It is recognized as a regional holiday in particular states of India. It is celebrated only in specific states such as Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Even in these states, it is not mandatory for an employer to declare the Ganesha Festival as a holiday.

How is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Singapore?

Generally, people in Singapore celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi largely in communities. Maharashtra Mandal holds a community of Marathi in Singapore. The organization collects funds for arrangements and celebrations. They prepare a large Idol of Lord Ganesha and they keep it in a Mandap.

Who started Ganesh Chaturthi?

While some historians believe that Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations date back to the Satavahana, Rashtrakuta, and Chalukya dynasties' rule, which spanned from 271 BC to 1190 AD, historical evidence suggests that Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja started the celebrations as a way to promote culture and nationalism.

“May the lord Vigna Vighna Vinayaka remove all obstacles and shower you with bounties”

How is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in Tamilnadu?

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival to revere the Lord who removes difficulties, Lord Ganesha. On the 4th day after the new moon in the Tamil month of Avani, devotees start 11 days of celebrations by worshipping idols of the Lord. These idols will be kept outdoors in pandals or marquees.

“With the latest technology, the idols of Lord Ganesha are seen to have moving arms and heads. Expos with the display of Ganesh idols also take place during this festival”

What are all the foods prepared for Ganesh Chaturthi?

Usually, during the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, there are so many celebrations around the country. There are so many delicious foods prepared in India such as Puran Poli, served with modak is one of the most popular bhog served to Ganpati during Ganesh Chaturthi. Coconut ladoo is another popular sweet dish preferred by Indians during festive seasons.

Also, during the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, we bring five healthy fruits that Lord Ganesha likes. They are apple, banana, guava, pomegranate, and sweet lime.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 in India

In 2024, Ganesh Chaturthi is going to be celebrated during the month of September. People can worship an idol of lord Ganesh at Ganesh temples or they can bring the Idols of Lord Ganesha to home.