Vinayaka Chaturthi (Ganesha Chaturthi) Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated on the white side of the month of chingam, the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the beloved son of Goddess Mahadev and Goddess Parvati. Apart from Kerala, Vinayaka Chaturthi is celebrated on Vinayaka Chaturthi day in North Indian states. Vinayaka Chaturthi day. This day is also known as Atham Chaturthi. Ganesha concept Lord Ganesha has a body full of features. A body that does not fit the head, a belly that does not fit the body, legs that do not fit the belly, and a vehicle that does not fit the body all distinguish Ganesha from other deities. The universe is a collection of many objects that do not belong together. This is what is behind the Ganesha concept. The word Ganapati means Pati or Lord of Deva-Man-Animal-Bird-Tree-Ganas. *Legend of Vinayaka Chaturthi* Once on Chaturthi Tithi, when Lord Ganesha performed a dance of joy, the moon laughed sarcastically. Chandra mocked Ganes...