The lively Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on 7th September this year. The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, wealth, and good fortune and the son of Shiva and Parvati. Families eagerly celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, worshipping Ganesha and seeking his blessings for success and prosperity in all endeavours, making it a colourful and happy celebration.
Ganesh Visarjan emphasises the passing away and change of life by representing the cycle of birth and death. Lord Ganesha's statue being submerged in water symbolises the soul's path to Moksha, where it is united with the Infinite. Though devotees give the statue farewell, Ganesha's essence lives on and he promises to return. Three phases make up the ritual: Yathasthan (sendoff), Puja (worship), and Avahan (invocation). Avahan is marked by the placement of the deity on a raised platform with a Kalash, Puja, and a polite ending by Yathasthan. Ganesh Visarjan, observed with devotion and reflection, is a deep reminder of life's transitory nature.
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