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Ganesh Chaturthi is an important Indian festival. It is believed that on this auspicious day Lord Ganesh who is the son of Shiva and Parvati, according to Hindu mythology, has made his presence on earth for his devotees. In Sanskrit, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi.
Ganesh Chaturthi is observed in order to celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh. This celebration is carried out with great fervor and excitement in Maharashtra primarily. However, in other parts of India like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu also this festival is observed with devotion and dedication.
When you happen to be in Karnataka during any of the festivals in Karnataka , you will see different spiritual colors of this southern Indian state. And while you are here during Ganesh Chaturthi then the entire experience will completely be unique.
In Karnataka before the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, people indulge themselves in Gowri Puja. It is the day when the mother of Lord Ganesh that is Goddess Gowri or Parvati is worshipped. Many believe that it is an auspicious day for the women already married. On this significant day married women praying to the goddess for their lasting marriage life receive blessings from mother and achieve marital bliss.
There are many temples of lord Ganesh in Karnataka where prayers are offered. Some of these temples are mentioned below. These are;
• Panchamukha Heramba Ganapati temple, Bangalore
• Shrî Jambu Ganapati temple, Bangalore
• Dodda Ganapati temple, Bangalore
• Ananthanagar Ganapathi Temple, Bangalore
• Sri Ganapathi Mutt, Mangalore
• Sri Mahaganapathi Temple, Karkul Taluk
• Gokarna Ganapati temple, Gokarna
• Vighnantak Vinayak temple, Hampi
• Sri Siddhi Vinayaka temple, Hattiangady
• Anegudde Shrî Vinâyaka temple, Dakshin Kannada District
• Kumbeshwar Mahadev temple, Kumktha
• Sharabu Ganapati temple, Mangalore
• Sri Ganesh Temple, Mysore
• Maha Ganapati temple, Shirshi
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