Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival which celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi.
The festival is celebrated by installing Ganesha clay idols in homes and also pandals are set up. Devotees keep fasts and offer prayers to the idols. The festival ends on the tenth day after immersing the idols in a nearby water body.
Sweet Modaka which is believed to be favorite of Lord Ganesha is offered to the idol and distributed to the community. Lord Ganesha is touted as the god of new beginnings, remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and intelligence.
The festival is observed in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh.
On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, here are quotes, wishes, messages, wallpapers to send:
Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi the festival of Lord Ganesh. Spread the message of honesty and love through this world on this day when Lord Ganesh descended on this earth to kill evil.
May you tread on the path of righteousness as shown by Lord Ganesh. Wishing you and your family a very happy Ganesh Chaturthi
I pray to Lord Ganesha that may you have a prosperous and long life. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
May Ganesha always stay your mentor and protector and remove obstacles from your life. Wish you and family a Happy and blessed Ganesh Chaturthi!
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