Lord Ganesha Chaturthi Informative Speech

Today is Ganesha Chaturthi, also known as the birthday of Lord Ganesha! This holiday can fall anytime between August and September and the festival itself is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. The date varies only because the start of the celebration begins on the fourth day of the waxing moon period. The waxing moon is important because this is when the moon begins to grow into the full moon, bringing a time for new beginnings, positive change, and good luck!

It is important to remember not to look at the moon on the night of Ganesha Chaturthi. There is a legend where Lord Ganesha cursed the Moon and since then it is believed that anyone who lays eyes on the moon this night will be condemned to face false accusations in the year ahead.

Lord Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities, and is known for being the remover of obstacles, associated with new beginnings, and wisdom. He is easily able to be recognized because his head is that of an elephant, which symbolized the Atman, meaning soul. There is a long story behind how Ganesha came to harness the head of an elephant, and I’ll tell you the more popular, shortened version. His mother, Parvati …show more content…
Garlands of colorful flowers such as jasmine, lotus, or red flowers along with bright lights are used for décor to add beauty to the statue. Prayers are said along with mantras to invoke the spirit of Lord Ganesha and offerings are made, usually in the form of food, known as “Prasad” and has a sweet taste. There are different types of Prasad offered ranging from coconut, kheer (rice pudding), other fruits, and Lord Ganesha’s favorite modaks. These are sweet dumplings made from rice flour and has a candied filling of grated coconut mixed with jaggery— similar to a cross between a spiced syrup and buttery