Sri Ganesh Chaturthi

Observed as Ganesha Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi, this Hindu festival commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the revered elephant-headed deity symbolizing wisdom, prosperity, and the remover of obstacles.

Falling on the fourth day of the bright fortnight in the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada (August-September), this festival spans over a period of ten days. The festivities commence with the installation of Ganesha idols in homes and public spaces, lavishly adorned for the occasion.

Devotees partake in intricate rituals, prayers, present offerings such as modaks (considered Ganesha's favorite sweet), and engage in devotional singing. Culminating on Anant Chaturdashi, the final day witnesses grand processions transporting the idols to rivers or the sea for immersion, symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution in the cosmos.

At Soul Search, the day is honored through Satsang, Abhishegam, and congregations of devotees seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha. This festival underscores Ganesha's significance in granting…