Note 62 — Chapter I · NATURE POWERS.
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Ganesh Chaturthi:—On the 4th day of the bright half of Bhádrapad, an earthen image of Ganpati is worshipped and a great ceremony is held in his honour.62 The fourth day of the bright half of every month is called Vináyaka-Chaturthi; while that of the dark half is called Sankasti-Chaturthi. On the Vináyaka-Chaturthi day, people fast the whole day and dine the next day; while on the Sankasti Chaturthi day, they fast during the day time and dine after moon-rise.63 That Sankasti Chaturthi which falls on Tuesday is considered the best.64