What is Maghi Ganapati?
What is Maghi Ganapati? Magha Ganesh Jayanti 2021: February 15 marks the celebration of the auspicious Hindu festival of Ganesh Jayanti. Maghi Ganpati is celebrated on the fourth day of the bright half of the moon's cycle in the Magh month of the Hindu calendar which falls in January/February, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. What is ashtavinayak Ganpati? Ashtavinayaka (Marathi: अष्टविनायक) literally means "eight Ganeshas" in Sanskrit. Ganesh is the Hinduism/Hindu deity of unity, prosperity, learning, and removing obstacles. The Ashtavinayak yatra or pilgrimage covers the eight ancient holy temples of Ganesh which are situated around Pune. Why do...