Ganesh Chaturthi Pictures And Wishes

Ganesh Chaturthi (also known as Vināyaka Caturthi, ) is the Hindu festival celebrated in honour of the elephant-headed god Ganesha. Chaturthi (Hindi चतुर्थी) means “fourth day” or “fourth state”. Celebrations are traditionally held on the fourth day of the first fortnight (Shukla Chaturthi) in the month of Bhaadrapada in the Hindu calendar, usually August or September in the Gregorian calendar. This festival lasts ten days, ending on the fourteenth day of the fortnight Anant Chaturdashi. Although it is unknown when (or how) Ganesh Chaturthi was first observed, the festival has been publicly celebrated in Pune, since the era of chhtrapati Shivaji Maharaj .The Peshwas (hereditary administrators of the empire from 1718 until its end in 1818) encouraged the celebrations in their capital, Pune. On the 10th day of the festival in order to end the celebration the idol of Lord Ganesh that were installed are immersed in a nearby water body such as in ocean and during this stage there are group chanting, public procession singing and with music. Since music is an important attraction of the celebration , so people sing out loud for their celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi with love and to rejoice in the atmosphere of the festival for a new beginning.