That is why, one who sees Moon on this day gets blamed and insulted. Also, Narada informed him that on this very day, Ganesha had cursed Moon. Seeing his terrible condition, Narada Ji informed him that he had seen the Moon by mistake on the day of Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Significance Of Ganesh ChaturthiĪs per the beliefs, Lord Krishna suffered the blame of stealing Syamantak Mani. As every Puja is followed by Ganesh Puja, each Mantra’s effect increases by saying ‘Om’ before beginning it. As per the ancient texts, ‘ॐ’ is considered as Ganesha. Lord Brahma had suggested him to get this work done by Ganesh.Ĩ. When Ved-Vyasa decided to create Mahabharata, he got concerned about executing it. Ganesha has also written the Mahabharata. Ganesha has 12 famous names in the Shastras: 1. Shiva is known as his father, Parvati is the mother, Kartikeya (Shadanana) is his brother, Riddhi-Siddhi (daughters of King Vishwakarma) his wives, and Kshema & Labha as his sons.Ħ. As he is the Lord of the people of Shiva and Devas, he is known as Ganesha.ĥ. Gana means a community, society, or group and Isha means the Lord. It clearly signifies the importance of Ganpati Ji.Ĥ. Ganesha’s name is involved in the list of 5 main Devtas including Shiva, Vishnu, Durga, and Surya. Lord Ganesha is a Vedic Devta, his Mantras can clearly be found in Rig Veda and Yajur Veda.ģ. Ganesha is being worshipped from the ancient and Vedic times. There is a clear instruction in all the religious texts to worship him before beginning any Puja.Ģ. “Shri Ganesh” has become a prevalent idiom before beginning anything new. Without worshipping him, no auspicious work is begun. Before worshipping any god or doing anything new, Lord Ganesha is worshipped. That is why Ganesha also got this name “Ekdant”. He tried to stop Parashurama, which caused argument and as a result, Ganesha got his one tooth cut by Parashurama. At that time, Shiva-Parvati were sleeping and Ganesh Ji was guarding the entrance. As per the beliefs, once Parshurama arrived Kailasha to see Shiva-Parvati. So, Vishnu Ji placed elephant’s head on Ganesha’s body.ģ. Due to Shani’s sight, Ganesha’s head got cut apart. As she got Ganesha as the blessing, Lord Saturn came to see the baby. According to another legend, Parvati Ji kept fast of Sri Krishna to get Ganesha because it had been many years to her marriage and she could not get a child. After getting the head of an elephant, Ganesha got a new name “Gajanan”.Ģ. 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.