Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Date, timing and significance
Also known as elephant god, Lord Ganesha is the god of wealth, sciences, knowledge, wisdom and prosperity. All the new beginnings starts with the worship of Lord Ganesha as he is known as a remover of obstacles.

Ganesh Chaturthi marks the anniversary of Lord Ganesha who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
Also known as elephant god, Lord Ganesha is the god of wealth, sciences, knowledge, wisdom and prosperity. All the new beginnings starts with the worship of Lord Ganesha as he is known as a remover of obstacles.
Gajanana, Dhoomraketu, Ekdanta, Vakratunda and Siddhi Vinayaka are some of his other names.
Date
Ganesh Chaturthi this month falls on August 31, 2022
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi starts on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi as per the Hindu calendar in the month of Bhadrapada and ends on Chaturdashi.
The festival last for 10 days.
Ganesha body signify
Head - atmaan
Elephant head - wisdom
Upper right hand - eternal path and a remover of obstacles
Left hand noose - gentle implement to capture all difficulties
Rituals
After the celebrations Ganesh idols are submerged in water as part of the ‘Visarjan’. The festival marks the descent of Lord Ganesh with his mother the goddess Parvarti/Gauri from ‘Kailash Parvat’.
Small idols of Lord Ganesha are installed in homes and prayers, aartis and hymns are performed and prasads are distributed.
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