Ganesh Chathurthi Recipes | Vinayaka Chathurthi Recipes

Ganesh Chaturthi is a popular Hindu festival celebrated with great fanfare throughout India. It is a ten-day festival which commences on the fourth day (Shukla Chaturthi) and ends on the fourteenth day (Anant Chaturdashi) of the waxing moon period. The re-birth of the elephant-headed deity; Lord Ganesha is celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi. This festival is known by various names such as ‘Vinayaka Chaturthi‘ and ‘Vinayaka Chavithi’. (Source: wiki)

It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi will bring Good luck and prosperity to the family and also it will help to remove all obstacles on the way of the spiritual aspirant and bestows spiritual success. May the Lord vighna Vinayaka remove all obstacles and shower you with bounties. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

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