Ganesh Festival

Who is Ganesh?

Ganesh also known as Ganesha or Ganapati is the son of Lord Shiva & Parvati. Ganesh is the Hindu God of New Beginnings and Remover of Obstacles, he is known for having an elephant head on a cute chubby boy like body. Lord Ganesh provides luck, prosperity, fortune and success and that's why many Hindus worship him before starting anything important.

What is the Ganesh festival?

The Ganesh festival also know as Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesh. The 10 day festival takes place on the fourth day (chaturthi) of the sixth month in the Hindu calendar (Bhadra). Bhadra falls in August/September according to the Georgian calendar.

How is the Ganesh festival celebrated?

Ganesh idols are set up on beautifully decorated raised platforms (pandals) in homes or temples, the statues are decorated with garlands, flowers and lights. The festival begins with the Pranapratishhtha, which consists of the chanting of mantras by a priest to invoke life in the idols. People celebrate the festival by singing hymns and dancing to the drumbeats. Ganesh's favourite indian sweets such as coconut rice, modaks, ladoos & more are placed in front Lord Ganesh's idol as offerings.

On the 10th day the Ganesh idols are carried to the local river in a huge procession where devotees chant Ganapati Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya which means Goodbye Lord, please come back next year as the statues are where immersed into the water taking away people's worries and leaving behind blessings.

Ganesh Festival 2023

This year the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will take place on the 19th September in 2023.

Ganesh idols at Sunrise Direct

Whether or not you celebrate the Ganesh festival, why not pick a cute Ganesh idol from our collection to bring a bit of luck in your home or life. We also have a Ganesh oracle cards. The oracle cards are a great way to call upon Lord Ganesha whenever you feel yourself in need of inspiration, guidance and a clear path through the obstacles and challenges through life.

Siesta Resin Ganesh Statue Large

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Siesta Resin Ganesh Statue Large This large vibrant statue depicts Lord Ganesh sitting atop a lotus flower and holding various symbolic objects. The axe represents the cutting off of any attachment to materialistic objects and the rope represents pulling towards your ambitions. It has been cast in resin and hand painted in bold colours. Approx: 28cm high Origin: Indonesia All Siesta products are m…

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Siesta Resin Ganesh Statue Medium

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Siesta Resin Ganesh Statue Medium This vibrant statue depicts Lord Ganesh holding various symbolic objects. The axe represents the cutting off of any attachment to materialistic objects, the lotus flower represents enlightenment, and a bowl of Laddoo sweet treats which are a popular offering. The figure has been cast in resin and hand painted in vibrant colours. Approx: 15cm high Origin: Indonesia…

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Siesta Resin Ganesh Statue Small

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Siesta Resin Ganesh Statue Small This quintessentially Indian style statue of Lord Ganesha shows the elephant god sitting on a lotus. The figure has been cast in resin and hand painted in vibrant colours. Approx: 11.5cm high Origin: Indonesia All Siesta products are manufactured and sourced in a fair trade and ethical manner.

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Vibrant Ganesh Statue

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Vibrant Ganesh Statue Vibrant Ganesh statue from India decorated in very bright colours, with glitter and silver and gold paint. This quintessentially Indian style statue of Lord Ganesha shows the elephant god sitting on a lotus. Ganesh is the Hindu elephant headed deity who is a very popular God and is often referred to as 'the remover of obstacles.' Approx: 9cm × 14cm × 6cm Origin: India

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