There are hundreds of festivals in the Hindu religion throughout the year and one of them is Ganeshotsava. This festival of Ganeshotsav lasts for a total of 10 days. During this time, Ganesha is worshipped. Bappa's idols are installed in big pandals. Ganesha is known by many names like Ganpati and Bappa as well as Lumbodar, Gajanan.
Some interesting things related to Shri Ganesh
- Bappa loves red and vermilion colour the most.
-Durva must be used during the worship of Bappa. Bappa is very fond of Durva.
- A rat is a vehicle of a Bappa.
- Bappa is delighted by offering red flowers.
-Among all the dates, Bappa loves Chaturthi Tithi.
- Swastik is the symbol of Ganesha.
- Among all the Gods and Goddesses, Ganesha is worshipped first. Ganapati received this boon from his father Lord Shiva.
In all the bhog, laddoos are most loved by Ganesha. It is considered auspicious to offer Modak Laddoo to Lord Ganesha.
A belief about the origin of Lord Ganesha is very popular. His origin is believed to be at Dodital place, about 23 km from Sangam Chitti in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. This thing is also mentioned in the Skanda Purana. This is the place where Goddess Parvati used to come for a bath. Once Parvati had made an idol at the time of bath and then put her life in it. This is how Sri Ganesh was born. Today the temple of Goddess Parvati is also built at this place.
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