Hindus celebrate birthday of a god

The article highlights vibrant celebrations across Malaysia for Vinayagar Chathurthi, the birthday of Lord Ganesha, a revered Hindu deity known as the remover of obstacles and patron of wisdom and new beginnings. Devotees thronged temples carrying milk pots, sweets, flowers, and mangoes—offerings believed to be Ganesha’s favorites. At the Sri Sakthi Vinayagar Temple in George Town, festivities included morning prayers, lunch for 1,000 devotees, and a chariot procession to another temple at the base of Shree Balathandayuthapani temple. Participants included families from diverse backgrounds, such as a Chinese grandmother who’s worshipped Ganesha for over 50 years. In Kuala Lumpur’s Brickfields, the chariot procession featured 30 four-wheel drives carrying statues imported from Mumbai, the “City of Ganesha”. The event showcased Malaysia’s multicultural devotion and spiritual unity, with people seeking blessings for exams, ventures, and personal challenges. The celebrations were marked by joy, tradition, and deep reverence for the deity.

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/28/hindus-celebrate-birthday-of-a-god#goog_rewarded