Lord Ganesha is considered to be the remover of obstacles and according to Hindu beliefs, all important events within the family and community begin after one has sought his blessings.
As we all know Ganesha Chaturthti is the biggest celebration in Maharashtra, people have started preparing for the festival. Actress Shilpa Shetty always celebrated this festival by taking Ganesha home and keeping the idol there till the Ganesha Visarjan. Once again, it is the same time when everyone in the country is preparing to welcome Ganpati Bappa to their homes.
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 10 and will end on September 21. The festival of Lord Ganesha is celebrated with great ardour in certain states such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. Lord Ganesha is considered to be the remover of obstacles and according to Hindu beliefs, all important events within the family and community begin after one has sought his blessings. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as the god of new beginnings, is one of the most important festivals dedicated to the deity.
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