Ganesh Chaturthi | August 30, 2004

August 30th is the day of the famous Hindu festival Ganesh Chaturthi. It celebrates the birthday of the very popular Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is the elephant-headed God. He is worshipped first in any prayers. His Names are repeated first before any auspicious work is begun, before any kind of worship is done. He is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and the elder brother of Skanda or Kartikeya. He is the Lord of power and wisdom.