4/4/2024 0 Comments Vinayakar chaturthi 2018![]() People prepare clay idols of Ganesha and paint them in vibrant colours. Traditions and Rituals: Weeks before Ganesh Chaturthi, excitement sets in all over the country. And that’s how our Gajanana or Ganesha was re-born with an elephant’s head. He sent his followers to search for a child’s head facing north, but all they could find was an elephant’s head. Upon learning this, Parvati broke down and Shiva promised to bring Ganesha back to life. In a fit of rage, Shiva severed the head of the child. It is believed that when Shiva returned home, Ganesha didn’t allow him to pass through. Ganesha performed the task with utmost dedication. History: There are many stories that do the rounds when it comes to tracing the history of this festival but the most relevant one dates back to the time when Parvati, Lord Shiva’s wife, created Ganesha.Īs the story goes, Parvati used sandalwood paste and created Ganesha so that he could guard while she was bathing. ![]()
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