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 The festival of Lord Ganesha, the god of knowledge, wisdom, prosperity and good fortune, is about to begin . Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month is considered very important. This date is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the birthday of Ganpati Bappa is celebrated on this day. According to Hindu scriptures, Ganapati Bappa was born on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. After starting from Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Utsav is celebrated for a full 10 days. On Ganesh Chaturthi Tithi, People establish Lord Ganesha in their homes on auspicious time. Devotees worship Vighnaharta Ganesha according to the rituals for 10 days and on the tenth day immerse his idol in a holy river, lake or lake. Ganeshotsav is celebrated with great pomp in India. The glories of Ganesh Chaturthi are seen everywhere. People worship him by keeping a fast on Ganesh Chaturthi. The beginning of Ganesh festival is mainly considered to be 1893. But even before 1893, Ganesh Utsav was cele...

 Krishna Janmashtami is the birth day of Lord Krishna is being celebrated on 18th of August this year. Krishna, divine lord of Hindu was born on this day falls on the eight day known as Ashtami of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapad. And is celebrated across India. It is also known as Gokulashtami or Janmashtami. This auspicious day is celebrated by keeping fast through out the day, Perfoming dance forms of Krishna Leela and at the end of the day when Shri Krishna was born. They have sweets and food to break their fast through out the day. People sing Krishna Bhajans, Dance and wish everyone a Happy Krishna Janmashtami.  The next day is known as Dahi Handi Day or Nandotsav. This day is celebrated by breaking earthen pot of yoghurt which are hung up high by a rope in between two buildings at a level of second or third floors. This work is done by a group of boys called 'Govindas'. They climb over one another in an organised manner to form a human pyramid to break the D...