Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated today, in many parts of
the country. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, and it’s one of India’s most
famous festivals, commemorating Lord Ganesh‘s descent from Kailash Parvat with
his mother Goddess Parvati/Gauri.

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People celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by bringing an idol of Ganesh in their homes; some do it openly beneath pandals/tents. The idol is then immersed
in a river body following group prayers, modak distribution, and final
immersion.

The festival includes an exchange of warm wishes between friends and family.

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Here’s
a look at some of the greetings.

  • May Ganesha always stay as your
    mentor and protector and remove obstacles from your life. Wishing you and your
    family a Happy and blessed Ganesh Chaturthi!
  • I pray to Lord Ganesha that may you
    have a prosperous and long life. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
  • Let us offer prayers to Lord Ganesh
    with all our hearts and the best of our intentions to seek his blessings and
    love for a beautiful life. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.
  • May the divine blessings of Lord Ganesh make your life blissful and
    happy. May all your dreams get fulfilled and you find the strength to overcome
    every obstacle. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2021!
  • Ganpati Bappa Morya! May Lord Ganesha bless you with wisdom,
    intelligence, prosperity, happiness and success. Wish you a great Ganesh
    Chaturthi!

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Here’s
a look at some of the quotes.

  • “In heaven Lord Ganesh will establish the predominance
    of gods, on earth that of people, in the nether world that of serpents and
    anti-gods – A hymn from Sri Bhagavat-Tathva.”
  • “He is worshiped with red flowers. Unfailing, merciful,
    the origin of the worlds, He appears at the beginning of creation, alone,
    beyond Nature, beyond the Cosmic Person. He who meditates on His form becomes
    great among the yogis – Ganapati Upanishad.”
  • “The significance of riding on a
    mouse is the complete conquest over egoism. The holding of the ankusha
    represents His rule of the world. It is the emblem of divine Royalty – Swami
    Sivananda.”