Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Ganesh Chaturthi Ahmedabad

GANESH CHATURTHI
Ganeshji is remembered on chauth or chaturthi, the 4th day of every month of the Hindu calendered, but most of all on Ganesh Chaturthi which is celebrated as his birthday.
Ladoos (sweets) are distributed, milk is offered to idols of Lord Ganesh at home and at temples, and worshippers visit Ganesh temples for Ganesh Puja.

The Festival
Ganesh is remembered on chauth or chaturthi, the 4th day of every month of the Hindu calendered, but most of all on Ganesh Chaturthi which is celebrated as his birthday. Ladoos are distributed on the day-by tradition ladoos were placed in different corners of the house and eaten before the meal. Milk is offered to idols of lord Ganesh at home and at temples, and Ganesh puja is performed at all temples and hi-house prayer rooms. Fasting, feasting and distribution of sweets offered to Lord Ganesh are important aspects of Ganesh chaturthi rituals in India. Hindus pray to images of Lord Ganesha, large and small, many of them made specially for the occasion by cottage industries and street side artisans, and those that do not wish to keep the idols alive by daily prayers, offerings and lighting oil lamps, immerse them in the nearest water body (all rivers, lakes and the sea which are sacred to Hindus).
 

Ganesh Chaturthi Gujarat


Inspirations from Lord Ganeshjee

Lord Ganesh's BIG HEAD inspires us to 'Think Big' & 'Profitably'.
Lord Ganesh's BIG EARS prompt us to listen patiently to new ideas & suggestion.
Lord Ganesh's NARROW EYES point to deep concentration needed to finish tasks in hand well and quickly.
Lord Ganesh's LONG NOSE tells us to poke around inquisitely to learn more.
Lord Ganesh's SMALL MOUTH reminds us to speak less and listen more.

Ganesha Namah
Ganesha has many names. The main ones are Ganapati, Vigneshwara, and Vinayaka. (Lord of the tribe, Controller of all obstacles and Prominent leader).

Om Vigneshvaraye Namaha
Om Samukhaye Namaha
May all tasks be completed without any unwarranted delays or obstacles
May it be full of beauty and grace, or visual appeal
Om Ekdantaye Namah
Om Rajanathaye Namah
May the task and its purpose be our priority list till goal is accomplished
May we become large heartened and attain power to see difference between positive and negative
Om Rajkaranaye Namah
Om Lambodaraye Namah
May we be blessed with the powers of self actualisation
May we be blessed to possess powers to keep to ourself and keep focused till the task is competed
Om Dhumraketuvaye Namah
Om Bhalchandraye Namah
May we attain fame by possessing clarity of thought
May we possess good thoughts and ideals, maintain our humility and hold head high with respect
Om Vikataye Namaha
Om Vinakaye Namaha
May we be blessed with energies to overcome negatives and win over enemies
Bless us with qualities of Leadership
Om Ganakshaye Namaha
May we lead the Leaders