When is it celebrated?
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · Gujarati Amanta · IST
Local temple and community observances may differ. These are festival dates; consult your local Panchang for puja timings.
Aarti, music & prayers for this festival
Aarti · Marathi
सुखकर्ता दुःखहर्ता
Sukhkarta Dukhharta
The immortal traditional Marathi aarti composed by Saint Samarth Ramdas in adoration of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
Chalisa · Hindi
श्री गणेश चालीसा
Ganesh Chalisa
The sacred forty verses dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles, bestower of intellect, auspicious beginnings, and wisdom.
Prayers · Sanskrit
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय
Vakratunda Mahakaya (Ganesha Prarthana)
The paramount Sanskrit invocation to Lord Ganesha, recited before commencing any prayer, study, journey, or auspicious ceremony.
About the festival
Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival that honors the elephant-headed god Ganesha. He is worshipped as the God of New Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles as well as the god of wisdom and intelligence.
Topics: Beginnings · Wisdom · Ganesha · Obstacles
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