Ganesh Chaturthi

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi finds its origin in the Maratha reign, with Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj starting the festival. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi finds its origin in the Maratha reign, with Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj starting the festival.

Ganesh Chaturthi preparations commence from almost a month before the festival. The celebrations last for around ten days (from Bhadrapad Shudh Chaturthi to Ananta Chaturdashi). Ganesh Chaturthi preparations commence from almost a month before the festival. The celebrations last for around ten days (from Bhadrapad Shudh Chaturthi to Ananta Chaturdashi).

Ganesha pujan starts from installing a clay idol of Lord Ganesha in your home. Various dishes are cooked for offering (bhog). The idol is given a bath with pure water and then decorated with flowers. Ganesha pujan starts from installing a clay idol of Lord Ganesha in your home. Various dishes are cooked for offering (bhog). The idol is given a bath with pure water and then decorated with flowers.

Modak is known to be the lord’s favourite sweet and is therefore one of the main dishes made on this day. Modak is known to be the lord’s favourite sweet and is therefore one of the main dishes made on this day.