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Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Origin and Significance
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most auspicious festivals in India.(Photo: Unsplash)
The origins of Ganesh Chaturthi can be traced back to the Maratha Empire in the 17th century when it was celebrated by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to promote nationalism and unity among his subjects.
However, the festival gained overall popularity during the British colonial era, when freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak used it as a medium to bring people together and inspire them to fight for independence.
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Celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity, Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav, holds immense significance in Hindu culture and spirituality.
According to Hindu mythology, he was created by Goddess Parvati using her own body, who breathed life into him.
Appointed as the ‘Vighnaharta’ or the remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesha is wo
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