According to the Hindu lunar calendar, the fasts observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi Tithi or fourth day after Poornima, is known as Ganesh Chaturthi. On this day Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Lord Ganesha removes all the difficulties of the devotees who fast on this day, that is why he is also known as Vighna Harta.

A person observing this fast should wake up early in the morning and take a bath. Fruits, flowers, rice, etc. are offered to Lord Ganesha in the evening. Lord Ganesha should be given a bath with Panchamrit. Ladoos and dishes made with sesame are also offered to Lord Ganesha. The worshipper should face East or North while performing the Puja ceremonies. Lord Ganesha Mantra should be chanted after performing all the rituals.

In the evening Lord Ganesha Aarti should be performed after completing the Puja rituals. The person who fasts on this day is blessed by Lord Ganesha and is bestowed with happiness as well as prosperity. The person gets success in business and career. He attains mental peace and lives a prosperous and happy life.

Those who cannot or are not able to observe fast on this day can donate things to poor people as per their potency. You can donate warm clothes, blankets, etc to the poor. After offering Ladoos can be offered to Lord Ganesha, they should be distributed amongst the poor as Prasad. In addition to Ladoos, many other food items can also be distributed amongst the poor.

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