Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 will be celebrated from September 2 to September 12 this year. It is one of the most awaited festivals that is celebrated by people of the Hindu community. People bring in an idol of Lord Ganesha and worship them for a specific number of days. Lord Ganpati, the son of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati is said to be the God of wisdom. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of the lord. Getting a Ganpati idol home takes a lot of preparations but finally welcoming the lord is one of the most exciting parts of the celebrations. Ganpati Bappa Moraya is one of the most commonly used chants, but there are some other prayers and slogans too. Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi 2019, we tell you some of the famous slogans and chants to say during the welcoming of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 WhatsApp DP and Status: Ganpati Bappa Stickers, Wishes, Greetings and Quotes on Ganeshotsav.

Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak as a movement to stand united against the British rulers. The festive celebrations started first in Pune and over the years the enthusiasm has grown and how! Today, Hindus residing outside the country ensure they get in a little idol and perform the rites and rituals. People make special makhar decorations and theme-based decor to place the lord. There are special food items that are prepared to offer to Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 Date: Significance, Rituals, Celebrations Related to the 10-Day Ganpati Utsav.

Slogans to Chant While Welcoming Lord Ganesha

"Ganpati Bappa Moraya! Mangalmurti Moraya!"

"Vakra-Tunndda Maha-Kaaya Surya-Kotti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryessu Sarvadaa"

"Gajanana Shri Ganaraya Aadi Vandu Tujha Moraya"

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Although there are a lot of other Ganpati prayers and songs that are recited during the festive celebrations. These slogans are another way of expressing the excitement of people to welcome their beloved Ganesha. The immersion of the Ganpati or the visarjan processions sees another collection of great slogans that are chanted along the way.

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