Tag Archives: Ganesha
Pancha Ganapathi Festival – answer to Christmas
Happy Pancha Ganapati! When I saw this headline in the e-mail I wondered what it was. Fueled by curiosity I read further and was pleasantly surprised to know that this was an annual gift-giving festival conjured by Hindus residing in … Continue reading
It is Ganesha time in the US
Tomorrow is Ganesha Chathurthi, one of the most popular festivals for followers of Hinduism. Though I am in America, I will celebrate this festival like the million other Hindus living here. There are numerous Ganesha temples in the US, where … Continue reading
God’s favourite food(s) – Lord Ganesha
Hailing from an orthodox Hindu (Brahmin by birth) family, celebrating numerous festivals was de rigeur. In a year we would celebrate a minimum of 20-25 festivals and according to my mom everyday was a festival for the devout and orthodox … Continue reading
Plano temple celebrates 2nd Anniversary
Last week I was part of the 2nd anniversary celebrations of a Hindu temple located in the city of Plano, Texas (US). This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi and attracts several devout visitors … Continue reading