Today, 19 September 2012 is Ganesh Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chavithi festival (Parthiv Ganesh Pujan). It marks the beginning of Ganapati Navratri celebrations in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, and many other North Indian states. Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of Bhadrapada Month in Hindu calendar. Ganesh Festival celebrations start with Ganesh Chaturthi day […]
Today is Ganesh Chaturthi
1 September 2011, Ganesh Chaturthi, Today – Vinayaka Chavithi, Parthiv Ganpati Pujan
Today, 1 September 2011, is Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi or Parthiv Ganpati Pujan). It falls on fourth day in Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapad month as per all lunar Hindu calendars. Ganeshotsav, a 10-day festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is known as the destroyer of obstacles (Vighna nashaka & Vighnadhipathi), is celebrated in spectacular manner […]