Indian Festival - Ganesh Utsav

Hi, I am back with new Post.Today is a famous Indian Festival, Ganesh Chaturthi.This festival is celebrated in many parts of India.I have received a very beautiful card from Mr. Pradip Jain depicting Ganesh, the Hindu God. Czech Republic issued a stamp on Feb. 21, 2007 featuring Art of India. The stamp in the denomination of 24 K depicts 19th century Painting of Indian Gods- Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh. Postmark cachet in black showing Ganesh. Another stamp issued by Nepal in 2003 depicts Ganesh in the above card shown.Another beautiful card received from Dr. Avinash B.Jagtap from Switzerland. On this lovely festival I have another FDC on Fireworks to be issued by Finland on 5 September 2008. Some beautiful se-tenants of Waterfalls of India on theme of Tourism from the album of Mr. Shrikant Parikh. Our sincere thanks to distinguished philatelists Mr. Pradip Jain,Dr. Avinash B.Jagtap and Mr.Shrikant Parikh for their contribution. My Greetings to all of you on Ganesh Utsav. Till Next Post, Have a Nice Time!..

Indian God Ganesh - Stamp Issued by Laos on 5 February 1971

The CZK 24 Postage stamp Shiva,Parvati,Ganesha India (Glass Painting), 19th century

National Museum - Naprstek Museum of Asian, African & American Cultures

Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganapathi
Vigneshwara, one of the popular deities worshipped by members of most Indian religions. It is Maharashtra's most important festival. Ganapathy is also the God of Knowledge and is invoked at the commencement of any function. He is the god that protects his devotees from any obstacles ( vighnam ). Hence the name Vighneswara. He is also described as the Supreme Leader ( Vinayaka). Ganapathy is said to have had two spouses. Buddhi(intellect) and Siddhi(achievement). Thus he is the master of knowledge and achievement.

Firework

To be issued on 5 September 2008

From Se-tenant Album of Shrikant Parikh

Theme - Tourism

Waterfalls of India

Date of Issue : 3 October 2003