Ganesh Jayanti




Ganesha Jayanti is the birthday of Lord Ganesha and is been observed on the fourth day in the month of Magha known as Magha Shukla Paksha Chaturthi.It is also called as Tilkund chaturthi, and Varad chaturthi.It is mostly observed in in Maharasthra.There is difference between Ganesh Jayanti and Ganesh Chaturthi.




On this Lord Ganesha is worshiped with Shodashopachar Puja,An image of Ganesha is made from Turmeric powder or Sindhoor powder and it is worshipped. The idol is immersed in water on the fourth day. Food prepared from Til (sesame) is consumed on the day.Special Pujas are performed in Ganesha Temples.

2016 Date : 11th February. 






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