• Source:JND
Add as a preferred

Interesting Fact About Ganesh Visarjan:  Ganesh Visarjan is also known as the Ananta Chatudashi in many parts of India. This year, Ganesh Visarjan will be celebrated on September 6th. It is a vibrant and heartwarming ritual of bidding farewell to Lord Ganesh, which signifies the last day of Ganesh Chaturthi with a promise of coming back again next year. Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi is not just mythological or religious; it has its roots in history and social celebration in India. Let’s take a look at all the significant factors which lead us to the exact story behind the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Religious Story Behind Ganesh Visarjan

Devotees across the globe believe Lord Ganesha, who is also referred to as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles), visit their homes during Ganesh Chaturthi and, after the celebrations, goes back to his celestial house at Mount Kailash to meet his parents, Shiva and Parvati. This round trip, which concludes with the submergence (Visarjan) of Ganesha's statue, serves as a lesson of detachment and a circle of life.

Another mythological origin of the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganesh Visarjan is the story of Ved Vyas. As per the story, because Lord Ganesh wrote the Mahabharata for a continuous 10 days, his body got overheated. So Rishi applied sandalwood paste on his body and bathed lord Ganesha in water to cool down his temperature.

Also Read:  Anant Chaturdashi 2025: 5 Rules To Be Mindful Of Before Doing Ganpati Visarjan

Symbolic Significance Behind Ganesh Visarjan

Ganesh Visarjan also has symbolic significance. Ganesh Visarjan signifies letting go, accepting the temporality of life, and believing in the natural order of things. The immersion of Lord Ganesha’s idol into water not just symbolises the temporality of things, but also signifies that Lord Ganesh takes away all the negative energies, with the assurance of new beginnings in the next year.

History Of Ganesh Visarjan

Historically, Ganesh Chaturthi and Visarjan became large public festivals, especially in Maharashtra, because King Shivaji initiated the festival to bring people together and to bring patriotism in the hearts of his people. It is also said that under British rule, freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak made public processions popular to unite people of all castes for India's struggle for independence.

Also Read: 30+ Captions For Ganesh Visarjan 2025 To Share On WhatsApp, Instagram And Facebook

In short, Bappa’s devotees from across the globe believe that God Ganesha's presence at home absorbs ill fortune and that his departure during Visarjan removes hurdles. The Hindi saying, ‘Vighnaharta jayenge, vighna sath le jayenge’ of the same is the living proof of the tradition. Therefore, Ganesh Visarjan is not just a ritual; it is a wide celebration of the cycle of life, companionship, and the possibility of new beginnings. Did you also find these interesting aspects of Ganesh Visarjan intriguing, like we did?