Ganesh Chaturthi

Question 1

What is Ganesh Chaturthi?

Answer 1

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity.

Question 2

When is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?

Answer 2

Ganesh Chaturthi is usually celebrated in late August or early September, according to the Hindu lunar calendar.

Question 3

How is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?

Answer 3

It is celebrated by installing clay idols of Lord Ganesha in homes and public places, offering prayers, singing bhajans (devotional songs), and performing rituals.

Question 4

What are some rituals associated with Ganesh Chaturthi?

Answer 4

Rituals include the pranapratishtha (invocation of the deity), offering of modak (a sweet delicacy), and aarti (ritual of worship with lighted lamps).

Question 5

How do people prepare for Ganesh Chaturthi?

Answer 5

People clean their homes, decorate them with flowers and lights, and prepare special dishes to offer to Lord Ganesha.