விநாயக சதுர்த்தி
Vinayaka Chaturthi
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Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha (Vinayaka/Pillayar), the elephant-headed god of wisdom and remover of obstacles. Every new venture begins with his worship.
Significance
Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta) and god of beginnings. He is invoked before starting any auspicious work, education, or business.
Rituals & traditions
Idol Installation· பிரதிஷ்டை
Morning
Installing clay Ganesha idol at home
21 Leaves Puja· 21 இலை பூஜை
During puja
Offering 21 types of sacred leaves
Kozhukattai Offering· கொழுக்கட்டை நைவேத்தியம்
During puja
Offering modak - Ganesha's favorite sweet
Visarjan· கரைத்தல்
After puja
Immersion of idol in water
How to celebrate
Install clay Ganesha idol. Prepare kozhukattai, sundal, and modak. Offer 21 types of leaves including arugampul. Recite Ganesha stotras. Immerse idol in water.
When it happens
Chaturthi (4th day) in Aavani month (August-September)
Tags
- #ganesha
- #vinayaka
- #chaturthi
- #kozhukattai
- #pillayar