India, Aug. 31 -- When we welcome Ganesha, it is not only about installing an idol and offering prayers, but also about awakening the Ganesha within. Obstacles in relationships, careers, or inner journeys are natural, but what matters is our attitude. Ganesh Chaturthi inspires us to turn hurdles into opportunities and fear into faith. Just as Ganesha clears the path for devotees, his message urges us to face difficulties with calmness, clarity, and courage. An obstacle is not an end - it is an invitation to grow.

The festival begins on Chaturthi tithi of Shukla Paksha in Bhadrapada (August-September). This phase, when the body's rasa (fluid) expands, is linked with the expansion of intellect. In the late 19th century, Bal Gangadhar Tilak...