Books We Read On This Ganesh Chaturthi

 Ganesh Chaturthi is a widely celebrated festival in India that cherishes the presence of Lord Ganesha, who is the most beloved god, and the god of prosperity and wisdom in Hinduism. The festival is celebrated with great pomp and show. While it's fun to be involved in the celebration, it's also important to know its significance and why is this festival celebrated. Books can be the best resource to find out the backstory and BooksWagon has brought you the Best Ganesh Chaturthi Reads which will take you on a ride to lord Ganesha’s life.

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 Ganesha's Sweet Tooth: the book is written by Sanjay Patel and Emily Haynes, with illustrations by Sanjay Patel. It is a delightful children’s book that was published in 2012. The book talks about Ganesha, who is a lovable, elephant-headed god and happens to have a sweet tooth. His favourite dessert is laddoo which is a traditional Indian dish. One day, he runs into an enormous laddoo which he just cannot resist. He goes for a bite, in spite of being warned by his friend Mouse. The laddoo turns out to be so hard that it breaks his tusks but Ganesha, despite being upset about it, embraces his new appearance. The story elevates when sage Vyasa asks for his help to write the epic Mahabharata. The book is great for kids as it gives out the message of acceptance.

Amma, Tell Me About Ganesha!: it is a children’s book by Bhakti Mathur, which is illustrated by Maulshree Somani. It features a young boy named Kalka who is curious about lord Ganesha and asks his mother to tell him about the lord. Amma says that lord Ganesha was created by goddess Parvati who fashioned him out of sandalwood paste. She instructed him to guard while she took a bath. Then, lord shiva tried to enter but Ganesha, unaware of who he was refused his entry which made Shiva cut his head off. introduces children to Indian mythology and culture in an engaging and accessible way. It is one of the best Ganesh Chaturthi's best-selling books.

Lord Ganesha's Feast of Laughter: the book is a humorous children’s book written by  Meera Uberoi. It is a compilation of stories that revolve around lord Ganesha and each story captures his cleverness, kindness, and, most notably, his sense of humor. The book is humorous and engaging and is fun for children to read. It inculcates cultural learning among children as well. Not only it entertain the readers but also teaches moral lessons about wisdom, the importance of kindness, and the power of humor in overcoming difficult situations. The book is an excellent choice for parents who want to inculcate culture and moral values in their children at an early age.

The Broken Tusk: It is a children’s book written by Uma Krishnaswami and illustrated by Maniam Selven. The book was first published in 1996 and is a collection of stories that revolve around lord Ganesha, who is the most beloved and widely worshipped god in Hinduism. The book has Ganesh Chaturthi stories, conveying various aspects of Ganesha’s life and particularly emphasizing how he came to have a very distinctive appearance. It consists of a total of 17 stories which range from well-known tales to lesser-known legends.

The above-given Ganesh Chaturthi Book Recommendations are some of the most popular ones. Do give them a read and celebrate the festival.