Ganesh Chaturthi (also called Vinayaka Chaturthi) is a Hindu festival for Lord Ganesh. Ganesh Chaturthi is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada and therefore usually falls between mid August and mid September on an annual basis. This year in 2015, it falls on Thursday, September 17th IST. The popular Hindu festival is observed […]
Upset Hindus Ask for Withdrawal of Lord Ganesh Shaped Edible Chocolate
Upset Hindus have urged “Bond Street Chocolate” of New York to withdraw its “Ganesh Chocolate”, which is a figurine of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh made with chocolate, calling it highly insensitive and inappropriate. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant […]
Shubh & Happy Ganesh Chaturthi – August 29th 2014 #GanpatiBappaMorya
Ganesh Chaturthi, also referred to as Vinayaka Chaturthi by many devotees, is a festival and celebration that starts to be celebrated on August 29th, 2014. It is a Hindu festival for Lord Shri Ganeshaji who is believed to have a presence on earth for all his devotees for the duration of this festival. Ganesh Chaturthi […]
Siddhivinayak Ganesh Temple Breaks Ground in New Jersey
Ground-breaking of Siddhivinayak Temple was held in Toms River (New Jersey, USA) on June one. Hundreds participated in the Bhumi-Pujan ceremony of this upcoming Temple (also known as Sarv Dev Mandir and Community Center) on a six-acre plot, which started with Shree Ganesh Rath Yatra (procession) and included Ganesh Pujan, Kalash Pujan, Navgrah Pujan, Havan, […]
Picture of the Week: Lord Ganesha at Chinmaya School
(CHAKRA) This picture of Lord Ganesh was taken at the Chinmaya International Residential School in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. A picture or statue of Lord Ganesh is usually present at the front entrance of any home or hindu-owned institution for good luck and blessings.
Trivialization of Lord Ganesh in Australia’s Fairfax Media
(CHAKRA) Hindus are upset at the depiction of Australian cricketer Shane Warne as Lord Ganesh in many Fairfax Media publications dated March third, including Sydney Morning Herald, calling it trivialization of their highly revered deity. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was inappropriate depiction of Lord Ganesh […]
Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha’s Birthday – September 2012
Ganesh Chaturthi (also called Vinayaka Chaturthi) festival and celebrations have begun today all over the world. It is a Hindu festival for Lord Ganesha who is believed to have a presence on earth for all his devotees for the duration of this festival. Ganesh Chaturthi is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada and […]
Picture of the Week: Ganesha
Lord Ganesh is one of the most popular and followed Gods/Deities in Hinduism.
Picture of the Week: Jai Ganesh
Jai Ganesh is a deity in Hinduism that is in a human form but with the head of an elephant. This unique symbolism represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. Therefore, many Hindus worship Ganesha first before beginning any religious, spiritual or worldly activity.
Picture of the Week: Sri Ganeshji
(CHAKRA) Ganeshji , also spelled Ganesha or Ganesh, also known as Ganapati , Vinayaka and Pillaiyar , is one of the deities best-known and most widely worshipped in Hinduism. His image is found throughout India and Nepal. Hindu sects worship him regardless of affiliations. Devotion to Ganeshji is widely diffused and extends to Jains, Buddhists, […]