Ganesh Chaturthi Festival of India

Released on: September 10, 2007, 11:42 pm

Press Release Author: Apex Online Technology

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: Ganesh Chaturthi Gifts to India -
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Press Release Body: Ganesh Chaturthi is an occasion or a day on which Lord Ganesha,
the son of Shiva and Parvati, is believed to bestow
his presence on earth for all his devotees. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi
in Sanskrit, Kannada, Tamil and
Telugu. It is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. The festival is observed in the Hindu
calendar month of Bhaadrapada,
starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). This
typically comes sometime between
August 20 and September 15. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Ananta
Chaturdashi.

Ganesh, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is widely worshipped as the
supreme god of wisdom, prosperity
and good fortune.

While held all over India, it is at its most elaborate in Maharashtra, Gujarat,
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh,
and other areas which were former states of the Maratha Empire.

During the Ganesha festival, a household worships a statue of Shri Ganesha. The
worship lasts an odd number of days
(from 1 to 11 days, sometimes 13).

This festival starting with the installation of beautifully engraved (sculptured)
Ganesh idols in colorfully
decorated homes and mantapas (pandals). The mantapas has been depicted by religious
themes or current events.
The idols are worshipped with families and friends. An enthusiastic spiritual
atmosphere prevails.

The main sweet-dish during the festival is modak and karanjis. In the celebration
time www.orchidsnroses.com helps you to Send Sweets,
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