Significance :

 Ganesh chaturthi is a popular festival celebrated in India and all over the globe.Performing Ganapathy Homam will give prosperity, health and wealth for the whole year. Vinayaka Chaturthi is the birthday of Lord Ganesha who is also known as Ekadanta ("One Tusk"). The festival is celebrated during the month of Bhaadrapada(August/September), starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is widely worshipped as the supreme god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.

The name Ganesha is a Sanskrit compound, joining the words "gana" meaning a group, multitude and "isha" meaning lord or master.

Vinayaka is a common name for Lord Ganesha that appears in the ancient puranas. The name Vignesha, meaning "Lord of Obstacles," refers to his primary function in Hindu mythology as the creator and remover of obstacles (vighna).

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Special Homa:

Astrouniverse performs Special Ganapathy Homa on 15th September 2007 on account of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Participate with us in the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi and receive the blessings of Lord Ganesha.You will receive an energised Ganapthay Yantra, energised Silver coin along with the prasada items.