Ganeshotsav starts on the 1st of September 2011
Ganpatiji sits with one foot on the ground and the other folded up, above the ground. This posture means that while we must operate in the world one must be constantly aligned to our spiritual nature…Read more, click:
http://www.dalsabzi.com/Language_Festivals/ganesh_chaturti.htm

...Spirituality is not about finding God, it's more about releasing the innate God (or the goodness) in you through your deeds in day to-day actions...you may be dressed in an expensive designer ensemble and still offer a helping hand anywhere... We do not need to sacrifice something in order to attain something else...there's no reason why we can't strike a healthy balance between material things and spiritual enlightenment. Spirituality signifies achieving personal excellence in every area of ones life, from family life to career, as well as inner growth...
Alpana Gujral states the above. I agree!

Ganeshji enters our hearts and hearths on 3rd September
Read about Ganesh Chaturthi, Click:

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