Editorial

Nurturing Character through September’s HINDU FESTIVALS

Ganesh Chaturthi, Krishnashtami and Navratri

Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrating the auspicious arrival of Lord Ganesha, underscores the significance of humility and resilience. Ganesha’s elephant head symbolizes wisdom, reminding us to embrace knowledge and openmindedness. His journey,
from clay idol to immersion, mirrors life’s impermanence and teaches us to let go gracefully.

Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. One of the most popular traditions associated with Janmashtami is hitting the Utti’s. An utti is a pot made of clay or terracotta that is
filled with milk and curd. It is said that Krishna, as a child, would often steal milk and curd from the uttis of the people of Gokul. To commemorate this, people break the uttis on Janmashtami. Navaratri, the nine nights dedicated to the
goddesses, inspires courage and resilience. The energetic Garba dances mirror life’s rhythms, teaching us to embrace change with enthusiasm. Navaratri’s culmination in Vijayadashami symbolizes victory over inner demons, propelling us
towards self-improvement. As we immerse ourselves in these festivals, let us embrace the underlying principles they convey. May Ganesh Chaturthi teach us humility, Janmashtami foster quality, and Navaratri ignite the fire of inner strength.
September’s celebrations offer not just festivities but a path to holistic personality development.