Ganpati Bappa morya : Festival of the deity, wisdom and Prosperity starts in Mumbai

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the important festivals in India that is being eagerly awaited and celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. This festival promotes family bond and public enthusiasm. This year Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated on September 11, which is Shukla Chaturthi of the Hindu month of Bhadra which generally falls between August and September. The duration of this festival varies from 1 day to 11 days, depending on the place and tradition. Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesh. Ganesh being the god of wisdom and prosperity is invoked before the beginning of any auspicious work by the Hindus. It is believed that for the fulfillment of one's desires, his blessing is absolutely necessary. According to the mythology, he is the son of Shiva and Parvati, brother of Kartikeya - the general of the gods, Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth and Saraswati-the goddess of learning.

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