Every year, families all over India celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with love, music, sweets, and joy. But have you ever wondered… why do we bring Lord Ganesha home, keep him for a few days, and then let him go? Let’s find out!

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Who Started Ganesh Chaturthi?

The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi began long ago.

• In the 1600s, the great Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj celebrated it to spread unity and devotion.

• Later, in the 1800s, freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak made it a public festival to bring people together against British rule.

That’s how Ganesh Chaturthi became a festival for everyone – families, friends, and whole communities!

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Why Do We Bring Him Home?

Lord Ganesha is called Vighnaharta – the remover of obstacles.
Families bring him home to welcome:
✨ Happiness
✨ Wisdom
✨ Good luck

When Ganesha is in the house, it feels like a very special guest has arrived!

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How Many Days Do We Keep Him?

Every family decides how many days to host Ganesha.
Some keep him for 1.5, 3, 5, 7, or 10 days.
The most popular is 10 days, filled with prayers, songs, yummy sweets, and fun!

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Why Do We Let Him Go?

This is the most important part of Ganesh Chaturthi – called Visarjan (immersion).
We let Ganesha go because:

1. Life teaches us to let go with love.

2. Ganesha returns to Mount Kailash to be with his parents, Shiva and Parvati.

3. His blessings spread to all people and nature.

4. Clay idols dissolve in water, reminding us that everything comes from nature and must return to it.

But don’t worry – Bappa always promises to come back next year! ?

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Fun Facts!

Did you know?

• In 2023, more than 1.8 crore (18 million) Ganesha idols were welcomed into homes across India.

• In 2022, it was around 1.6 crore (16 million).

That’s a LOT of love for our favorite elephant-headed God!

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The Lesson of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is not just about prayers and sweets. It teaches us:

• Respect for family

• Love for nature

• The courage to let go

• And the joy of togetherness

So this year, when you see Ganesha at home or in pandals, remember:
It’s not just a festival, it’s a story full of wisdom and happiness!

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✨ Ganpati Bappa Morya! ✨

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