If the story of Lord Ganesha is true, as depicted in the Hindu mythology, He is, perhaps, the first example of xeno-transplantation in the world. He is the elephant-headed God, the embodiment of ...

Diwali is right around the corner and most people purchase their idols of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on Dhanteras itself. While some buy idols made of brass, steel, or clay, others go for murtis ...

Lord Ganesha is a Hindu God and is a son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Known as 'Vighnaharta' or remover of obstacles, the elephant-headed Hindu God is worshipped at the beginning of any puja or on ...

Lord Ganesha, revered for removing obstacles and ushering in prosperity, is honored through the recitation of his 108 names, the Ganapati Ashtottara Shatanamavali. This sacred hymn reveals Ganesha ...

Vinayak Chaturthi holds immense religious significance for Hindus. This day is solely dedicated to worshipping Lord Ganesha. On the auspicious day of Vinayaka Chaturthi, devotees pray to Ganpati ...

This year, since Amavasya Tithi encompasses two days, Diwali is celebrated on October 31 in some places and on November 1 in others. On Diwali night, during Pradosh Kaal, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord ...

There are no strict rules; usually the Ganesh Visarjan ceremony depends on family tradition. Symbolically, Lord Ganesha visits the home on Ganesh Chaturthi day and it is for the family to decide when ...

One must not confuse it with Vinayaka Chaturthi, as it’s being observed in the Shukla Paksha after the new moon. According to the ritual, worship of Lord Ganesha on the Chaturthi of both Krishna and ...

People visit the temples or offer pujas or undertake a fasting to the deity on the particular day. In a week, Tuesdays and Fridays are dedicated to Lord Ganesh. Ganesha is the god of auspiciousness, ...

Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to post photos and videos of his Diwali celebrations at his home on Saturday. “Embracing the New Year with gratitude and hope, seeking blessings from Maa Lakshmi ...