Invitation

Sri Sathya Sai Centre, Tokyo, and devotees of Lord Ganesha

solicit your gracious presence with family and friends

at the auspicious festivals of Sri Ganesh Chaturthi,

Rishi Panchami, Gauri Poojan and Ananta Chaturdashi

from Monday, 9th Sept. to Thursday, 18th Sept. 2013

as per programme enclosed.

Information: / Jagdish.D. Khemani
Office : 045-662-1905
Home : 045-263-9924
E-mail: / Venue: / Sri Sathya Sai Centre, Tokyo
Map enclosed

Ganesh Chaturthi : 9th September, Monday

Ganesha Chaturthi ( Gaṇeśa Chaturṭhī, or Ganesha Festival9th September, Mondayis a day on which Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi in Sanskrit, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu, Chavath ( चवथ) in Konkani and as Chathaa (चथा) in Nepal Bhasa.
It is celebrated as it is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. The festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shuklachaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Ananta Chaturdashi. This festival is observed in the lunar month of bhadrapada shukla paksha chathurthi.

In 1893 Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak stated Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav, which is today commemorated all over India.

Rishi Panchami : 10th September, Tuesday

Next day of Ganesh Chaturthi (10th September, Tuesday) is Rishi Panchami, to offer our gratitude towards the Rishis who gave us Jnanadrishti, Samskriti, Vedas and other Dharma grantha’s. In the sky (north) there is a collection of seven stars which is called Saptarishi Mandal. On its side is the Dhruva Nakshatra. Seven Rishis are Kashyap, Atri, Bharadwaja, Vishwamitra, Gautama, Jamadagni and Vasista. On this day worship is also offered to the saints born in Kaliyuga: Sant Nivrithi, Dnyandeo, Sopan, Muktabai, Tukaram, Namdev, Eknath, Sant Ramdas, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Jhansi Ki Rani, Sant Tyagaraja, Potana, Gopanna, Mahatma Gandhi, Shri Ramana Maharishi, Anandamayi Ma, Shivanand Saraswati and other enlightened beings.

Gauri Poojan : 12th September, Thursday

Three days after Ganesh Chaturthi (12th September, Thursday) Godess Parvati descends upon earth to see how her son, Lord Ganapati, is adored, respected and served by the people of Bharat. This festival is based on the Puranic story when the earth was ruled by demons, giving trouble to the Devas.Celebrated fervently in Kolhapur, Satara and Sangli for blessings of Goddess Gouri and Ganapati.

Ananta Chaturdashi : 18th September, Wednesday

18th September, Wednesday, Samapati day for Ganapathi festival. It is a day of Maha Vrata (fasting). Prayers are offered for prosperity and bounties of nature to Lord Ananta, who is believed to shower infinite blessings of abundance on this Anant Puja day.