Ganesh Utsav

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Ganesh (Ganesha), the god of wisdom and prosperity on the fourth day of the moons bright fortnight, or period from new moon in the lunar month of Bhadrapada. In the Year 2009 Ganesh Chaturthi Falls on 23rd August.

The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi continues for five, seven, or ten days. Some even stretch it to twenty one days, but ten the most popularly celebrated. In the tradition of the right hand path the first day is the most important. In the left hand path tradition the final day is most important.

Ganesha is the god of wisdom and prosperity and is invoked before the beginning of any auspicious work by the Hindus. It is believed that for the fulfilment of one's desires, his blessing is absolutely necessary. According to the mythology, he is the son of Shiva and Parvati, brother of Kartikeya - the general of the gods, Lakshmi - the goddess of wealth and Saraswati-the goddess of learning. There are numerous stories in Hindu mythology, associated with the birth of this elephant-headed god, whose vehicle is the Mooshak or rat and who loves Modaks (droplet shaped Indian sweet).

Shri Ganesh Utshav in Sharjah, UAE UAE Ganesh Utsav 2009 Photos Album 80 Mr Pravinbhai Hargovinddas Jagada and family Cordially invite members of our community to join us at our residence to celebrate Shree Ganesh Utshav on 23rd August 2009 to 26th August 2009 Programme 23rd August 10.30am: Shree Ganesh Sthapana  26th August 8.00pm: Shree Satynaran Maha Puja. 27th August 2009: Shri Ganesh Visarjan Daily Aarti time:10.30 pm Darshan time : Morning 10 am to midnight Shri Pravinbhai Hargovinddas Jagada Above Union National Bank 2nd Floor, Flat No 22 Bank Street, Rolla Sharjah, UAE  Tel No 06 5680798 - 050 6327014

Ganesh Utsav in Durban, S.Africa S. Africa Ganesh Visarjan by helicopter Photos Album 81