Ganesh Chaturthi
Arrival of the remover of obstacles
- Tradition
- Hindu
- Next observed
- August 6, 1970
What It Is
The 4th day of the bright half of Bhadrapada — the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant-headed lord who removes obstacles from the path of anyone who sincerely asks.
How to Observe It
Before beginning anything new today, invoke Ganesha: Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha. Name the obstacle you'd like removed and offer it to him.
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