Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations occur very publicly and local communities often compete with each other in grandeur and class. Streets become highly crowded and filled with devotees from all around the country. It is one of the most sacred festivals in the Hindu religion. This festival is being celebrated since the 17th century and the traditions and ceremonies in the festival have carried down through the centuries.
Ganesh Chaturthi, the Hindu festival is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is believed that Lord Ganesha makes his presence on earth for all His devotees. This festival lasting up to ten days ends on Ananta Chaturdashi. This auspicious occasion is observed on Shukla Chaturthi during the Hindu month of Bhadra (August - September) and is celebrated throughout the country, especially in the western Indian state of Maharashtra that lasts for 10 days, ending on the day of 'Ananta Chaturdashi'. Whatever the occasion or festival, the gift gives completeness to the event. On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, people have and distribute sweets among relatives and friends to make the celebration grander. Apart from sweets, you can also send a comprehensive collection of items as Ganesh Chaturthi gifts to India to make your loved ones’ day eventful.
The festival of ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesh or Ganesha, the eldest son of Mata Parvati and Lord Shiva. According to ‘Linga Purana’, Ganesha was the consort of these two deities and the savior of the ’Devas’ from the atrocities of ‘Rakshasas’. ‘Vignaharta Ganapati’ is highly venerated as the God of wisdom, prosperity, and fortune. This auspicious occasion is also known as ‘Vinayaka Chaturthi’. According to the Hindu Calendar, this observance commences on the Shukla Chaturthi Tithi (the fourth day of the waxing Moon period) in the month of Bhadrapada. Devotees believe that Ganesha will protect them from all the ‘Vignas’(adversities) and bestow upon them an affluent life if they worship God on this sacred day.
The grand observance of ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ bears great socio-economic significance. Especially in parts of Maharashtra, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, and Chennai many industries have thrived due to this gala festival. From artisans to performing artists many people survive the festivities of ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’. This festival unites millions of folks from all walks of life and encourages a bond of solidarity among communities of diverse religious beliefs. ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ has been celebrated with grandeur since the days of Shivaji Maharaj, the chivalric Maratha king. The heroic freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak later revived it as a social festival to unite all against British oppression.
