{"product_id":"the-ganesh-chaturthi-handbook-vijay-kumar-takkar-9798895561164","title":"The Ganesh Chaturthi Handbook: Everything You Need to Know for an Authentic Celebration (Full Volume)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ganesh Chaturthi Handbook is a comprehensive guide to celebrating the Hindu festival honoring Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and bringer of wisdom and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ganesh Chaturthi Handbook: Key Points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroductionTen-day Hindu festival celebrating Lord Ganesha's birth\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcludes with idol immersion on Anant Chaturdashi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical and Mythological BackgroundOrigins and significance of the festival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGanesha's creation by Goddess Parvati\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRituals and CustomsStep-by-step guide for traditional celebrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom idol creation to immersion ceremony\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpiritual InsightsMeanings behind rituals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGanesha's teachings: intellect, humility, devotion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCultural and Social AspectsCommunity celebrations and public installations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegional variations and traditions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractical GuidesTips for traditional and eco-friendly celebrations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHome preparation and puja item selection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSacred Texts and PrayersMantras and prayers in various Indian languages\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGanesha in Stories and TemplesTimeless tales offering life lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirtual tour of revered Ganesh temples in India\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecipes and OfferingsTraditional prasad recipes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial offerings for the festival\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sixteen Steps of Ganesh PujaDetailed instructions for Shodashopachara\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamily and Community EngagementIdeas for daily prayers and activities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggestions for community service\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisarjan (Immersion) CeremonyGuidelines for final aarti and procession\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRespectful idol immersion process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossary of TermsKey vocabulary for Ganesha worship and Hindu philosophy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vijay Kumar Takkar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798895561164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Notion Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/09\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 524\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.42d","brand":"Vijay Kumar Takkar","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46233242796287,"sku":"9798895561164","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8144e90c-dccb-4180-8c63-19556ca7c9bd.jpg?v=1728992467","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-ganesh-chaturthi-handbook-vijay-kumar-takkar-9798895561164","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}