Ganesh Chaturthi with Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya

Join us online for a 9-day observance of Ganesh Chaturthi led by Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya from Friday, September 10 through Saturday, September 18, 2021.

Schedule

FIRST DAY OF GANESH ARATI - FRI SEP 10 at 7:30 PM

The first day will include brief meditation, Ganesha Abhishekam (Holy bathing of the Ganesha idol), Ganesha ashtottaram (108 names), Bhajans, Ganesha Arati, Amma Arati and prayer for world peace.

SHAKTI GANAPATI HOMA - SAT SEP 11 at 5:30 PM

Br. Ramanandamrita Chaitanya will perform a homa (fire ceremony) with the presiding deity being Shakti-Ganapati, a variant form of Lord Ganesha as per the ancient tantric tradition. Ganesha is worshipped for overcoming hurdles and obstacles, and for the auspicious beginning of ventures including new job, home, school year etc. The feminine aspect of the divine known as Shakti is worshipped during the homa as per the ancient tantric tradition to develop the right attitude to face situations in life with confidence, strength and prosperity.

Registration: The event is open for all to attend. However, you may register for a sankalpa (spiritual resolve) to be made on your behalf by Br. Ramamandamrita Chaitanya while performing the homa. Register >>

DAILY GANESH ARATI - SUN SEP 12 to FRI SEP 17 at 7:30 PM

The daily Ganesh Arati will include chanting of Ganesha Ashtottaram (108 names), bhajans and the Ganesha Arati, Amma Arati and prayer for world peace.

LAST DAY OF GANESHA ARATI AND VISARJAN (IMMERSION) - SAT SEP 18 at 5:30 PM

The last day of Ganesh Chaturthi observance will include chanting of Ganesha Ashtottaram (108 names), bhajans, Ganesha Arati, Amma Arati, a small procession in the ashram grounds and final traditional immersion of the clay Ganesha idol into water.

Webcast

Join us for all the above events on MA Center East Coast YouTube Channel

Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin on the fourth day of the month of Bhadrapada as per the Indian (lunar) calendar. It is believed that it is the day when Goddess Parvati, brought Lord Ganesha being through through Her divine powers.

It is a typical time of the year when new ventures are begun, and Lord Ganesha is worshipped to overcome possible obstacles and problems. A clay idol of Ganesha is worshipped everyday for a few days, and finally is immersed into the water on the very last day of the observance. This signifies our spiritual journey: we imbibe the qualities of the Divine through a form initially, and but ultimately go beyond the form to realize the supreme Truth that the Divine truly represents.

om lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu