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Stories Behind Ganesh Chaturthi | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Pillayar Chaturthi

Stories Behind Vinayaka Chaturthi: The popular Hindu festival Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated elaborately throughout India. This ten day festival begins on Shukla Chaturthi, the fourth day and ends on Anant Chaturdashi, the fourteenth day of the waxing moon period. It is celebrated as the re-birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed God. This festival is also […]

History of Pillayar Chaturthi | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Ganesh Chaturthi

History of Pillayar Chaturthi: As per Hindu legends, Ganesha, the elephant-headed god was born on Chaturthi, the fourth day of the waxing phase of moon in the lunar month of Magh. Hence Chathurthi is associated with Lord Ganesh and the worship of Ganesh on the Chaturthi day of that particular month is known as Ganesh […]