Therefore, when Lord Shiva entered the house, the little boy refused to let him in Devi Parvati's chamber. However, he knew no one else other than his mother. The little boy obeyed her order and stood right in front of the door.Ī while later, the little boy saw someone coming, and it was none other than Lord Shiva. Subsequently, when she thought of taking a bath, she asked the little boy to guard the door and not let anyone enter the house until she gave her consent. Mata Parvati was delighted to have a son, and she knew he would always be devoted to her. And from the sculpture emerged a young boy, who went on to greet her as his mother.
GANESH FESTIVAL SKIN
So, one day, she made an idol of a little boy with her own skin and infused life into him with her divine powers. She knew Nandi would do anything Shiva asks for and wanted someone like him solely devoted to her. Mata Parvati heaped praise on Lord Shiva's mount, Nandi (the bull), as he was so devoted to the service of his master. Hence, devotees celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati's son.īut have you ever wondered how Lord Ganesha came into being? Do you know the purpose behind his emergence?Īhead of Ganesh Chaturthi this year, read on to know the legend associated with Lord Ganesha's birth and learn about the spiritual significance of the festival. The Chaturthi Tithi, Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha (fourth day during the waxing phase of the Moon in Bhadrapada month), is believed to be the day when Lord Ganesha was born.