My Festival Ganesha Chaturthi

Join Aadi and Leela as they celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with crafts, songs, and sweets. This vibrant picture book shares the festival’s joy, stories, and values through gentle storytelling. My Ganesh Chaturthi is a beautifully illustrated picture book that helps children discover the meaning, traditions, rituals, and values behind Ganesh Chaturthi, one of India's most beloved Hindu festivals honoring Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the symbol of wisdom, learning, and new beginnings. Through the adventures of siblings Aadi and Leela, young readers learn why families welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes, create clay murtis, offer prayers, sing devotional songs, enjoy delicious modakas, and celebrate the vibrant visarjan procession. Guided by their grandmother Aaji, they discover the stories of Lord Ganesha and the timeless lessons of wisdom, kindness, responsibility, perseverance, gratitude, and harmony with nature. Perfect for families, classrooms, and libraries, My Ganesh Chaturthi goes beyond festive celebrations to explain the relevance of Ganesh Chaturthi in today's world, helping children understand its traditions, rituals, mythology, and values. Includes informative notes for parents and teachers exploring Ganesh Chaturthi's history, cultural significance, traditions, glossary, and the life lessons behind one of India's most cherished festivals.