Ganesha Chaturthi – A symbol of Unmatched Devotion, Celebration and Immersion

Ganesha, revered and regarded all across the country as the “Lord of Beginnings” and the “Remover of Obstacles” [Logo](  [Ganesha Chaturthi: A Symbol of Unmatched Devotion, Celebration & Immersion]( Ganesha, revered and regarded all across the country as the “Lord of Beginnings” and the “[Remover of Obstacles](” – he is the facet of the Supreme Being, the ultimate in-command for the elimination of obstacles and impediments – both in a practical sense and in a spiritual capacity. On the spiritual route, our obstacles might be our foibles, weaknesses, arrogance or our ego. When we worship Lord Ganesha, we pray to him to help us eradicate those obstacles within the self. As beautifully captured by [Adi Shankara](, although Ganesha is widely regarded as the elephant-headed God, the Swaroop (embodiment or manifestation) is merely to denote the attributes of the Parabrahma Roopa (in Hindu philosophy, it is the divine deity that which is beyond all descriptions and perceptions.) The deity is 'Ajam Nirvikalpam Niraakaaramekam.' This implies that Ganesha is Ajam (unborn), he is Nirvikalpa (incomparable), he is Niraakaar (formless) and he represents the mindfulness which is omnipresent. [Ganapati]( is also fondly known by the names "Surpakarna" and "[Ekadanta](." The meaning of Surpa is " winnowing basket," and Ekadanta signifies the one who is "one-toothed.  [Superfine Dancing Ganesha](  Ganesha is the oomph which is the very motive for this universe. It is the energy from which everything expresses itself and into which everything will eventually dissolve. Our ancient Rishis were deeply intellectual in the sense that they preferred to express Divinity in the form of symbols instead of words, since words transformed and modified over time, but symbols continued to remain pristine and unchanged. It is this profound symbolism in mind that we feel omnipresence in the form of the elephant God, yet be totally conscious that Ganesha is very much engrained within us. This is the knowledge, insight and perception we should hold and sustain as we celebrate Ganesh [Chaturthi](. The festival is around the corner and fervour is in the air. [Relaxing Ganesha](  Also known as [Vinayaka]( Chaturthi, or Vinayaka Chaviti, the occasion marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. For centuries, the reverence for Lord Ganesha has, evidently, permeated the thoughts, beliefs and aesthetic values of the people who observe this festivity. Ganesh Chaturthi preparations, arrangements and planning begin almost a month before the festival. This auspicious festivity is observed in the month of Bhadra (beginning on 23 August and ending on 22 September), according to the Hindu calendar. The festival is observed from the 4-10 Bhadrapada in the bright fortnight. This year (2021), it will be celebrated on September 10 in some places, and on 12 September in others. Though largely a Hindu Festival, the pious occasion is also marked by celebrations in [Nepal]( and by the Hindu diaspora elsewhere, for instance in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, other parts of the Caribbean, Fiji, Mauritius, South Africa, United States, and Europe. In the Gregorian calendar, the festival occurs between 22 August and 20 September every year. [Read More](  Exotic India Art 2573 Hamline Avenue N Suite A, Roseville, MN - 55113, USA [icon-facebook]( [icon-twitter]( All rights reserved. Copyright 2020 © Exotic India [Manage Preferences](  | [Unsubscribe](  If you wish to unsubscribe from our newsletter, click [here](