Vinayaki Chaturthi 22 may

Vinayaka Chaturthi is considered to be the most important Chaturthi among all the Chaturthis in the Hindu tradition. On this day, various Ganesha avatar forms are brought to the temple, and prayers are offered to seek blessings for success and salvation. According to the Hindu calendar, this day falls in the month of Shravan, and fasting is observed in honor of Ganesha.

The importance of Vinayaki Chaturthi 

Puja is the main ritual activity on this day, and Ganesha is worshipped as Pratham Pujya, meaning the first one to be worshipped. It is believed that by praying to Ganesha, various issues occurring in life can be solved, and he blesses the worshippers and their family members.

Routine acts on Vinayaki Chaturthi

The customary activities on Vinayaka Chaturthi include wearing new and clean clothes after bathing in a holy river and visiting a nearby Ganesha temple. Lighting diyas, offering flowers, and presenting Durva (a type of grass) to Ganesha are the essential activities of the day. Ganesha mantras are recited during the Puja, and the Ganesha Katha is repeated after the recitation.

In addition to the worship of Ganesha, the moon is also worshipped on this day, usually on the night of the festival. The fast is concluded with a meal consisting of Satvik food items, including fried and milk-made products.

Overall, Vinayaka Chaturthi is an auspicious day in the Hindu tradition and holds immense significance for devotees of Ganesha. It is a time for seeking blessings, performing Puja, and observing fasts to achieve success and salvation.