It’s the time of the year when chants and slogans of “Ganpati Bappa Morya! Pudhya varshi lavkar ya!” fill the air. The festival is known by many names -- Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganeshotsav, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesh Chaviti or simply Ganpati. It lasts for 10-11 days and is celebrated across the country in states like Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh. Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 date is September 2. The festival will go on till September 12, 2019. During the festival, people install Ganesha idols in their homes. The idol is kept for darshan (viewing) and for the duration of its stay, devotees perform aarti and puja at their homes. Ganeshotsav is a joyous time of the year and it falls in the Bhadra month of the Hindu calendar. On this occasion, people wish each other and offer prasad. And in the age of social media, it’s common to pay obeisance and respect to the elephant-headed god through WhatsApp DPs and stickers. Here are some Ganpati pics, wishes, greetings and quotes for the occasion of Ganeshotsav. Lalbaugcha Raja 2019 First Look Photos OUT: View Images of Ganpati Bappa's Arrival at Mumbai's Famous Pandal Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Like previous years, Lord Ganesha will arrive in the homes of the people in 2019 and bless one and all. Here are some beautiful Ganesha images to mark Ganesh Chaturthi 2019. Should Ganpati’s Trunk Bend Towards the Left or Right? How to Choose a Suitable Idol This Ganeshotsav.

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WhatsApp Status Reads: Gajananam Bhuta Ganadhi Sevitam. Kapittha Jambu Palasara Bhaksitam. Uma Sutam Shoka Vinasha Karanam. Namami Vignesvara Pada Pankajam.

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WhatsApp Status Reads: Vakratunda Mahakaaya, Suryakoti Samaprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva, Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Status Reads: Keep Calm and Trust Lord Ganesha!

Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Status Reads: Happiness as big as his appetite; life as long as his trunk; troubles as little as his mouse; and moments as sweet as his modak. Wish you a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 (Photo Credits: File Image)

WhatsApp Status Reads: Prayers to Lord Ganesh for a longer, happier and successful life ahead.

Ganesh Chaturthi Greetings (Watch Video):

Lord Ganesha is known as the Vigna Harta, or the destroyer of obstacles. This year may be fraught with difficulties and hardships. Let us all pray to the merciful elephant-headed God to remove these obstacles from our life and grant us a happy and productive life in 2019. Wishing each and every devotee of Ganpati Bappa a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

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