Ganesh Chaturthi Katha

By observing the Ganesh Chaturthi fast, the problems in the family are removed, the auspicious works that are stuck for many days are completed and Lord Shri Ganesha grants immense happiness. It is necessary to read or listen to the story of Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi fast during the worship of Lord Shri Ganesha on any Chaturthi of the month. There are four popular stories related to this.

Ganesh Chaturthi Ki Katha

According to the mythological and popular Shri Ganesh Katha, the gods were surrounded by many troubles. Then they went to Lord Shiva to ask for help. At that time Kartikeya and Ganeshji were also sitting with Shiva. After listening to the gods, Shiva asked Kartikeya and Ganeshji who among them could solve the problem of the gods. Then both Kartikeya and Ganeshji said that they were capable of this task. On this, Lord Shiva tested both of them and said that the one among you who will circumambulate the earth first will go to help the gods.

After listening to this promise from Lord Shiva, Kartikeya set out to circumambulate the earth sitting on his vehicle peacock, but Ganeshji started thinking that if he circumambulates the whole earth riding on a rat, then it will take him a lot of time to do this work. Then he thought of a solution. Ganesh got up from his place circumambulated his parents seven times and sat back. After returning from the parikrama, Kartikeya started calling himself the winner. Then Shiva asked Shri Ganesh the reason for not circumambulating the earth.

Then Ganeshji said - 'All the worlds are at the feet of parents.' Hearing this, Lord Shiva ordered Ganeshji to remove the troubles of the gods. In this way, Lord Shiva blessed Ganeshji that whoever worships you on Chaturthi and offers water to the moon at night, all his three troubles i.e. physical troubles, divine troubles, and material troubles will. By observing this fast, all kinds of sorrows of the person observing the fast will be removed and he will get the material pleasures of life. The happiness and prosperity of man will increase from all sides. There will be no dearth of sons, grandsons, wealth, and prosperity.

Ganesh Chaturthi Story

Once upon a time, Lord Vishnu's marriage was fixed with Goddess Lakshmi. Preparations for the marriage began. Invitations were sent to all the gods, but Ganesh ji was not invited, whatever the reason may be. Now the time came for Lord Vishnu's wedding procession to go. All the gods came to the wedding ceremony with their wives. They all saw that Ganesh ji was nowhere to be seen. Then they started discussing among themselves whether Ganesh ji was not invited. Or Ganesh Ji himself did not come? Everyone was surprised at this. Then everyone thought that the reason for this should be asked from Lord Vishnu.

On asking Lord Vishnu, he said that we had sent the invitation to Lord Ganesh's father Bholenath Mahadev. If Ganesh ji had wanted to come with his father, he would have come, there was no need to invite him separately. The second thing is that he needs food of one and a quarter maund mung, one and a quarter maund rice, one and a quarter maund ghee, and one and a quarter maund laddu throughout the day. If Ganesh ji does not come, then it is okay. Going to someone else's house and eating and drinking so much does not seem good.

While they were talking, someone suggested that if Ganesh ji comes, he will be made the gatekeeper and told to remember the house. If you sit on the mouse and walk slowly, you will be left far behind in the procession. Everyone liked this suggestion, so Lord Vishnu also agreed.

What happened was that Ganesh ji reached there and after convincing him, he made him sit to guard the house. The procession moved on, and then Narad ji saw that Ganesh ji was sitting at the door, so he went to Ganesh ji and asked the reason for stopping. Ganesh Ji started saying that Lord Vishnu had insulted me a lot. Narad ji said that if you send your mouse army ahead, it will dig a path due to which their vehicles will sink into the ground, then you will have to be called respectfully.

Now Ganesh ji quickly sent his mouse army ahead and the army polished the ground. When the procession passed from there, the wheels of the chariots got stuck in the ground. They tried a lot, but the wheels did not come out. Everyone tried their methods, but the wheels did not come out, rather they broke in many places. No one could understand what to do now.

Then Narad ji said- You people did not do well by insulting Ganesh ji. If he is persuaded and brought back, then your work can be accomplished and this crisis can be averted. Lord Shankar sent his messenger Nandi and he brought Ganesh ji. Ganesh ji was worshipped with respect and honor, then the wheels of the chariot came out. Now the wheels of the chariot were taken out, but if they got broken, then who will repair them?

Khati was working in the nearby field when he was called. Before doing his work, Khati started praying to Ganesh ji in his mind by saying 'Shri Ganeshaya Namah'. In no time, Khati repaired all the wheels.

Then Khati started saying, O Gods! You must not have celebrated Ganesh Ji first and neither worshipped him, that is why this trouble has come to you. We are foolish and ignorant, but still, we worship Ganesh Ji first and meditate on him. You people are Gods, still how did you forget Ganesh Ji? Now if you people go after saying Jai Lord Shri Ganesh Ji, then all your works will be done and no trouble will come. Saying this, the wedding procession left from there, and after completing the marriage of Lord Vishnu with Laxmi Ji, everyone returned home safely.

Oh Ganesh Ji Maharaj! Just as you accomplished the task of Vishnu, accomplish the same task for everyone. Say Jai Lord Gajanan.

Conclusion

In Hinduism, Ganesh Chaturthi fast is observed on Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of every month. Chaturthi of every month has its significance. Along with the accepted worship of Lord Ganesha, there is also a ritual of fasting on this day. By worshipping and fasting on this day, all the sorrows of life are removed and happiness and prosperity are attained. By listening or reading the story of this fast, people get peace of mind and the problems in life are removed. If you want to know more about Ganesh Chaturthi Katha then you should talk to astrologers.