Here are 7 facts about lord Ganesha on his auspicious day, Celebrated as Ganesh chaturthi..May Lord Ganesha Blessings Your Family And Bring Lots of Peace Of Mind, Golf Health and Endless Happiness.
1. Ganesha's Birth
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, wealth, and new beginnings. According to the story, Goddess Parvati made Ganesha using sandalwood paste.
2. The Broken Tusk
Lord Ganesha is shown with a broken tusk in most of his images. The story goes that he broke it off to use as a pen to write the Mahabharata when his original pen broke.
3. Favorite Sweet: Modak
Modak, a sweet dumpling, is Ganesha’s favorite. It is often offered to him during Ganesh Chaturthi as a part of the ritual. Modak symbolizes happiness, knowledge, and wealth.
4. Durva Grass Offering
Ganesha is the only god who is offered "durva" grass during prayers. This comes from a story where the grass helped cool down his burning stomach after he swallowed a demon.
5. The Mouse as a Vehicle
Ganesha’s ride is a mouse named "Mooshak". In a story, a demon was transformed into a mouse, and Ganesha chose him as his vehicle, and since then, Ganesha has been using him to travel.
6. The Elephant Head
Ganesha’s elephant head stands for wisdom, strength, and peace. The story says that after Lord Shiva accidentally cut off Ganesha’s head, it was replaced with that of an elephant.
7. Ganesh Visarjan Tradition
The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi ends with "visarjan", where Ganesha’s idol is immersed in water. This symbolizes his return to Mount Kailash, and devotees look forward to his return the following year with blessings.