Ganesha Festival: A Spiritual Celebration by Kollegal Astrologer

Ganesha Chaturthi, the festival celebrating Lord Ganesha, holds a deep spiritual and cultural significance.

According to Kollegal astrologer traditions, Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity, is worshipped during this festival to invoke his blessings for success and well-being.

The astrologer emphasizes that Ganesha's symbolic form — an elephant head on a human body — represents profound wisdom. The large head signifies the need to think big and aspire, while the small eyes encourage focused vision.

The trunk, flexible and strong, teaches adaptability in life. His large ears signify attentiveness, reminding devotees to be open to learning.

From an astrological perspective, Ganesha Chaturthi falls in the Bhadrapada month, during the waxing moon phase. This is considered a highly auspicious time as it marks the alignment of energies for spiritual growth, success in ventures, and removal of life’s hindrances.

Kollegal astrologers recommend specific rituals, such as chanting Ganesha mantras and offering modaks (a sweet delicacy), to enhance positive energies.

The festival, celebrated with devotion, brings communities together in processions and collective prayers, symbolizing unity. As the Kollegal astrologer points out, the immersion of Ganesha idols in water signifies the cycle of creation and dissolution, teaching the impermanence of life and the eternal presence of the divine.

Thus, Ganesha Chaturthi is more than a religious celebration; it is a spiritual journey towards wisdom and clarity.

Astromahadeva | kollegal | Karnataka, India