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According to the Amanta Hindu Panchang, Akhuratha Sankashti Vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Margashirsha month (Purnimanta Pausha month). On the day of Akhuratha Sankashti, the Akhurtha form of Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Akhu means mouse and Ratha means charioteer, i.e. Akhurtha Ganesha means Lord Ganesha with a chariot of a mouse. This form of Lord Ganesha is considered extremely auspicious and fortunate.
In ancient times, after being held captive by the monkey king Bali, the king of Lanka Ravana observed this great fast on the advice of his maternal grandfather Pulastya Muni. As a result of this fast, Ravana was freed from captivity. In Dwaparyug, on the advice of Lord Krishna, Dharmaraja Yudhishthira also observed this fast, due to the effect of which he regained his kingdom.
Akhuratha Sankashti Vrat Katha describes how Ravana was captured by the monkey king Baali and how Ravana sought help from his maternal grandfather Pulastya Muni. Read the entire story to know how Ravana was freed from captivity by fasting for Lord Ganesha.
Lord Ganesha is one of the most popular deities in Hindu Dharma. He is revered as Pratham Pujya i.e. He is worshipped first among all the deities. He is worshipped to remove all kinds of obstacles.
The divine eight incarnations of Lord Ganesha are collectively known as Ashta Vinayaka. Vakratunda, Ekadanta, Mahodara and Gajanana are some popular forms of Ashta Vinayaka.
Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Ganesha is a collection of 108 divine names of Lord Ganesha. One can recite these names to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
A brief summary on Ganesha Chaturthi is given of this page. It is also known as Vinayaka Chavithi or Vinayagar Chaturthi. Lord Ganesha's devotees keep fast on this day.
Learn how to do Ganesha Murti Sthapana on this page. Chaturthi and Chaturdashi Tithi are considered auspicious to perform the Ganesha Sthapana.
Learn here complete detailed Ganesha Chaturthi Puja Vidhi. It's a Shodashopachara Vinayaka Chaturthi Puja Vidhi with step by step explanation.
Ganesha Anga Puja is usually performed on Ganesha Chaturthi and other festivals related to the Lord Ganesha. Each vital body part of God Ganesha is worshipped with Mantras in Anga Puja.
Ganesha Twenty One Names Puja is also known as Eka-Vimshati Name Puja which is dedicated to the Lord Ganesha who is lord of knowledge and wisdom.
List of 21 Patra for Ganesha Chaturthi Puja is given here. There are 21 types of Patras i.e. leaves which are used for worshipping Lord Ganesha on special occasions.
On Ganesha Visarjana day the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed in water body, usually in lakes or ponds after a large procession. Ananta Chaturdashi is considered the most important day for Ganesha Visarjana.
Most popular Aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesha is given with lyrics and recitation video. Devotees sing this Aarti to please Lord Ganesha and seek his blessings.
'Ganesha Chalisa' is a hymn composed of 40 Chaupais in the praise of Lord Ganesha. One can get rid of all the obstacles by reciting Ganesha Chalisa.
Some of the most important Ganesha Mantras are listed here. A powerful Ganesha Yantra is also given which one can keep at one's home or office at the place of worship.
'Vakratunda Mahakaya' Mantra is one of the most significant and popular Mantras of Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha gets easily pleased by chanting this Mantra.
Simple and beautiful Ganesha Rangoli designs are given on this page. These Rangoli can be used on various special occasions related to Lord Ganesha.
Here you can send E-cards of Lord Ganesha to your loved ones. There are so many beautiful and artistic E-cards which are available on this page.
Share these amazing Ganesha Chaturthi Messages with your friends and family on the auspicious occasions of Ganesha Chaturthi.
Kerala Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi in Chingam Masam as per the Malayalam Calendar. People worship Lord Ganesha on this day.
