In order to make her happy, Shiva cut another head of an elephant and placed it on Ganesha’s body. As soon as Parvati got to know about this incident, she started crying a lot. When Lord Shiva was entering the home, he tried to stop him. After that, she appointed him as the security guard. With the lather on her body, she created an idol and gave life to it. Once Goddess Parvati was going to take bath. Legends Of GaneshaĪs per many ancient beliefs, some famous legends of Ganesha are as follows:ġ. There is a ritual of circumambulating Ganesha once. Ganesha likes all leaves and flowers except Tulsi (basil).ģ. Make sure that the basil leaves are not used in the Ganesh Puja. Mantra to eliminate Chandra Darshan Dosha :Ģ. The Dosha can also be eliminated by reciting the 57th Adhyaya of the 10th Skanda of Srimad Bhagwat. If Moon is seen by mistake, the Dosha (curse) can be taken off by chanting the below given Mantra for 28, 54, or 108 times. As per the beliefs, Moon must not be seen on this day, otherwise one gets cursed. On this day, Siddhi Vinayak incarnation of Ganesha is worshipped.ġ. After reciting Ganesh Chaturthi Katha, Chalisa, and Aarti, offer water to the Moon without looking at it.ĥ. Ganesha must be worshipped in the evening. Keeping 5 Laddoos for Ganesh Ji, offer rest of them to the Brahmins and needy people.Ĥ. After offering vermillion and Durva, bring 21 Laddoos as the holy food. After filling a new Kalash with water, cover its mouth with a new cloth and place Lord Ganesha over it.ģ. after getting over with the daily morning rituals.Ģ.
The one who is observing fast must take the idol of Ganesha made of gold, copper, mud, etc. If the festival falls on Sunday or Tuesday, it is known as Maha Chaturthi (as its significance increase to a greater extent). The festival is celebrated on the Chaturthi when it is prevailing during the Madhyahan Kaal.Ģ. It is also known as the Kalank Chaturthi and in some regions, people also know it as Danda Chauth.ġ. That’s why this one is considered as the main Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi. As per the beliefs, Lord Ganesha was born on this day during Madhyahan Kaal on Monday in Swati Nakshatra and Leo ascendant. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year in the Bhadrapada month’s fourth day of bright fortnight.