Ganesh Chaturthi festival, popularly known as Vinayagar Sathurthi, is celebrated with lot of gusto in Chennai & other parts of Tamil Nadu. The Government of Tamil Nadu and other state and city bodies have been working together to celebrate Vinayagar Chathurthi in eco friendly way. It is to note that Vinayaga Chaturthi 2026 date is […]
Ganesh Patra Puja is very important step in Ganesh Chaturthi puja. 21 types of leaves are used for Ganesh Chaturthi festival to worship Lord Ganesha. This pathra puja is also called as ‘Eka Vimshathi Patra Puja. Chanting each name of the Lord, Ganesha is worshipped with each type of leaf. As per Hinduism, Rushis used […]
Story of Parashurama’s war with Ganesha, what is the story between Parashurama and Ganesha? How Ganesha lost his tusk and remained Ekadanta? After avenging his father’s death and the massacre of the erring Kshatriyas, Parashurama desired to personally pay homage to Bhagavan Shiva and reached Kailasa; he witnessed Nandeeswara, Maha Kaala, Ruru Bhairava, Rudraganas and Bhuta-Preta-Piscachas […]
Santhana Ganapathi Pooja, Santhana Ganapathi Pooja vidhanam, how to do Santhana Ganapathi Pooja? Santhana Ganapathi Pooja is one of the Ganesha Sadhana to beget children. The couple those who are want to beget children can perform this Pooja on Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi) day. Santhana Ganapathi Pooja Procedure Perform ceremonial bath in the early morning on Ganesh […]
Story: Kubera and Lord Ganesha, Ganesha’s feast with Kubera’s Pride. Headstrong Kubera and Ganapathi’s story. Kubera invited Ganesha to her house for feast. One of the Ganesha’s names is Lambodara, the huge bellied one. Kubera being the God of wealth was a complete contrast to Lord Shiva. Kubera lived in the lap of luxury and […]
Story of Lord Ganesha’s Marriage with Siddhi & Buddhi. Story of Lord Ganesha’s Marriage, Katha of Ganapathi’s marriage. One of the traditions says that Ganesha was a Brahmachari which means unmarried. It is popular in South India. While in the north of the India, Ganesha is often portrayed as married to two daughters of Brahma […]
How Ganapathi made a speedier round of the world? How Ganesha made round of Lord Shiva and Parvati? Once sage Narada offered a very celestial mango fruit to Lord Shiva. Both his children Ganapathi and Subrahmanya wanted that fruit. Narada suggested that the one who travels all round the world first should get this fruit. Both Ganapathi […]
Ganesh Jayanti is the birthday or Jayanthi of Lord Ganesha observed on Magha Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, the fourth day in the month of Magha especially in Maharashtra, some parts of Karnataka and Goa. In 2026, Maghi Ganesh Jayanti date is January 22, Thursday. It is observed as a grand event in all Ganesh temples in […]
Monthly Vinayaka Chaturthi (Masik Vinayak Chaturthi) is the Ganesh Puja festival held monthly once other than Sankashti Ganesha Chaturthi. The Chaturthi (Fourth lunar day) which comes after Purnima (in Krishna Paksha) is known as Sankashtahara Chaturthi. And the one which comes after Amavasya (in Shukla Paksha) is referred to as Vinayak Chaturthi. Note – Monthly […]
Why is Ganesh worshipped first among all Gods? What is the reason behind worshipping Ganesha as Aadideva in all rituals and pujas? Ganesh or Ganapati is worshipped before starting or initiating any puja or ritual as per Hinduism. Lord Ganesh is also called as Vinayaka, Vigneshwara, Vignahantri, Gajanana, Ganadhipa, Gananayaka, Lambodara and Ekadanta. Not only […]
Ganesh Visarjan stotrams, mantras, slokas, along with the detailed procedure is given here. There is a proper vidhi to follow on Ganpati Nimajjan day prior to immersion of Vinayaka idol. There is an Udwasana mantra which is chanted before moving the idol on visarjan day for immersion. Some devotees immerse Ganesh idol on Ganesh Chaturthi […]
Kanipakam Ganesh Temple (Varasiddhi Vinayaka Temple) located in kanipakam near Tirupati, is the famous temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. In 2025, Kanipakam begins on August 27 and ends on September 16. Brahmotsavam, the biggest festival celebrated in Kanipakam Vinayaka temple, commences on Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi and lasts for 21 days. During Brahmotsavam, Ganesh […]
9 Days of Ganesh Chaturthi Navaratri, 9 forms of Ganesha Pooja – It is said in Ganesha Purana, Mudgala Purana and Matsya Purana that how in Durga Navaratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga (Navadurga / Navadevi) are worshipped, during Ganesh Chaturthi Navratri also, nine forms of Ganesha are worshipped. The main reason behind worshipped nine […]
Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha (Vinayaka Chavithi Stories) are given here. The stories include Vinayaka Utpatti (Birth of Ganesha), Vighneshwara’s domination (how Ganesha became Ganadhipathi), Chandra’s disregard (how Chandra insulted Ganesha) and a story related to Samantaka Mani. Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat Katha Story (Hold akshathas throughout the vratha kadha, after completion, these akshathas areto be put […]
Vinayaka Chavithi Vratha Kalpam in Telugu Video (Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja Vidhanam) has been released by Hindupad. Vinayaka Chavithi is observed on Shukla Chaturthi in Bhadrapada Masam. In 2025, Vinayaka Chavithi date is August 27. Ganapati Navaratri ends on September 6 with Ananta Chaturdashi. Hindupad.com presents the simple procedure to do Vinayaka Chavithi Puja at your […]
27 August 2025 is Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi, Parthiva Ganapati 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 in Mumbai, […]
Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi is one of the most celebrated festivals of India. Ganesh Chaturthi puja is performed by every Hindu who believes in God. If you have any doubts about which mantram or slokam or stotram is chanted during Ganesha Chaturthi Puja, then this article will be a solution. Hindupad present you all […]
Ganesh Chaturthi Puja procedure with mantras, stotrams, slokas & vrat katha or story is given here for free download in PDF format. You can download the Ganesh Chaturthi Puja procedure or pujan vidhi in English. The document contains about the preparations for the puja mandap, slokas & meanings, vidhi, vrat katha, etc. Items required for […]
The List of items required for Ganesh Chaturthi Puja (Vinayaka Chavithi Vratham). Apart from Lord Ganesha’s clay idol, we need some general items are required for pujan. Check here – How to do Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at home. This section lists out all the stories related to Ganesh Chaturthi. List of Items required for Ganesh […]
GHMC Eco-friendly idols for Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 in Hyderabad – GHMC, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, will supply eco-friendly Ganapathi idols for this Vinayaka Chavithi? GHMC is planning to distribute / sell Clay Ganesh idols for this Ganesh Chaturthi with the association of PCB (Pollution Control Board). In 2025, Vinayaka Chavithi Utsavams begins on August 27 […]