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Ganesh Jayanti (Maghi Chaturthi)

Ganesh ji

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Ganesh Jayanti (Maghi Chaturthi)

Why it is celebrated

Ganesh Jayanti falls on Magh Shukla Chaturthi and is also called Maghi Ganesh, Tilkund Chaturthi or Varad Chaturthi. In Maharashtra and the Konkan it is celebrated with great joy as Ganpati's birthday. Today Ganesh ji is offered laddoos and modaks made with til (sesame).

The story

This is a story from very long ago. Two asura brothers, Devantak and Narantak, had gained great power through tapas. Filled with pride, they began troubling the devtas and the rishis, and fear spread through the three worlds.

At that time Maharishi Kashyap and Mata Aditi were devoted to Bhagwan Ganesh. Pleased by their prayers, Ganesh ji was born in their home as a child. The Ganesh Purana calls this form Mahotkat Vinayak. Many traditions believe this birth took place on Magh Shukla Chaturthi.

From childhood, little Vinayak was radiant and wise. He protected the rishis' ashrams and lived lovingly with everyone. In time, he defeated both asuras with his strength and wisdom, and peace returned to the three worlds.

The devtas and rishis praised Vinayak. Since then Magh Shukla Chaturthi has been celebrated with faith as the birth festival of Ganesh ji.

Puja vidhi

  1. Bathe in the morning with a little til added to the water; many people also apply a sesame paste before bathing.
  2. Place an idol or picture of Ganesh ji on a chowki; in Maharashtra many homes and mandals also install a new idol today.
  3. Worship with durva grass, red flowers, roli, rice, incense and a lamp.
  4. Offer laddoos or modaks made of til and jaggery as bhog.
  5. Chant 'Om Gam Ganapataye Namah' and sing Ganesh ji's aarti.
  6. Many families fast today; by tradition, people avoid looking at the moon on this day.

Food

Til-gud laddoos, sesame modaks and tilkut; those fasting eat fruit and vrat food.

Wishes to send

  • Warm wishes on Ganesh Jayanti! May Ganpati Bappa's blessings always be on your family.

  • The sweetness of til-gud and Bappa's love in the cold of Magh. Happy Maghi Ganesh Jayanti!

  • Ganpati Bappa Morya! It is Bappa's birthday today; may your home be full of joy.

  • May Vighnaharta Vinayak give you good sense and patience in every new task.

  • Pranam to Ganesh ji, the lord of wisdom. May the children of the house stay focused on learning and good values.

  • Durva, modaks and a heart full of devotion; that is all Bappa asks for. Greetings on Ganesh Jayanti!

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