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Ganesh Chadurthi is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. This is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is the day most sacred to Lord Ganesha and it falls on the 28th day of the bright fortnight of the Tamil month Aavani (August-September). Ganesh Chaturthi is a very important festival that is celebrated across India over a period of 10 days. |
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The dark fortnight of Aswayuja (September-October) is known as the Mahalaya Paksha or the fortnight specially sacred for offering oblations to the departed ancestors. The last day of this period, the new moon day, is considered as the most important day in the year for performing obsequies and rites. |
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Navarathri or the nine nights sacred to the Mother Goddess are celebrated in the month of September / October. It commemorates the victory of Goddess Durga over a demon, Mahishasur. Endowed with power, by the blessing of Lord Shiva the demon started destroying innocent people. The gods invoked Goddess Durga and asked for her help. The goddess, astride a lion fought with the demon and cut off his head. |
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