![]() ![]() Devotees bid him farewell by requesting him to return sooner the next year (Hindi: Ganpati Bappa Moriya, Agle Baras Tu Jaldi Aa). It is believed that every year, for a period of 10 days, Lord Ganesha descends from Mount Kailasha to fulfill his worshippers’ desires and returns to his parents, Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva on the final day. On the tenth day, Ganpati idols are carried in processions with music and bhajans to be immersed in the sea or nearby water bodies. ![]() Devotees chant the mantra of 'Ganpati Bappa Moriya' during the 10-day long festivities. Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are done on a large scale in Maharashtra. As per the Gregorian calendar, the day usually falls in August or September. Ganesh Chaturthi, dedicated to Pratham Pujya Lord Ganesha, begins on the fourth day (chaturthi) of the Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada month and goes on for 10 days. Importance of Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi The idols are set up (sthapna) at pandals or homes, where Ganesh Chaturthi puja is done. At the end of the 10-day festival, devotees carry out a procession with fanfare to immerse idols of Lord Ganesha. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, which marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, is celebrated throughout India with enthusiasm. While a fast for Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed every month, the most important Vinayak Chaturthi falls in the month of Bhadrapada, and is known as Ganesha Chaturthi. ![]()
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