Why the Moon is Avoided on Ganesh Chaturthi?
Why the Moon is Avoided on Ganesh Chaturthi?
A unique tradition on this day involves refraining from gazing at the moon
The tradition has its origins in a story involving Lord Ganesha and the moon god, Chandra
Chandra mocked Lord Ganesha's appearance, leading to a curse from Ganesha that the moon's light would never grace the Earth again.
Ganesha also declared that anyone who saw the moon on Bhadrapada Chaturthi would face false accusations
Ganesha also declared that anyone who saw the moon on Bhadrapada Chaturthi would face false accusations
Lord Krishna, too, fell victim to this curse when he accidentally saw the moon on Chaturthi day
To counteract the curse's effects, Sage Narada advised Lord Krishna to observe a fast.
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