Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha and during this time his devotees welcome Bappa at home for this period amid much fanfare.

If the story of Lord Ganesha is true, as depicted in the Hindu mythology, He is, perhaps, the first example of xeno-transplantation in the world. He is the elephant-headed God, the embodiment of ...

When Lord Shiva gave Ganesha his elephant head, he also made him the chief of all his Ganas (hence his name “Ganesh” or “Ganapati”), Parvati wanted Shiva to ensure that Ganesha became ...

Modak is one of the most offered sweets on Ganesh Chaturthi. This easy to make cone shaped sweet can be made healthy with nutrient-rich nuts, dates and figs. Credit: DH Pool Photo Puran poli ...

Ganesh Chaturti is a 10-day festival that marks the birth of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god. Ganesha, the deity of wisdom and prosperity, is the son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. This ...

and chant the Ganesh mantras, believing that doing so will bring prosperity, peace, and success. The story behind Sankashti Chaturthi revolves around Lord Ganesha’s role as the remover of obstacles.