Everyone keeps runningto their hometowns,leaving their jobs, their toolsand their work commitments.They want to rush and reachto their native housesfor Ganesh Chaturthi.As they enter the doorstep,they see Lord Ganeshasitting there graciouslyunder the Matoli - a wooden canopywhich is decorated with seasonal fruits,flowers and leaves;He does not speak at allbut everyone who worships Himknows what he likes;devotees place before Him various fruitsmangoes, oranges, bananas,apples, grapes and much morebut His favorite is a sweet dishcalled ‘Modak' which is placed before Himand also distributed to the worshippersafter a Puja is performed.Lord Ganesha is regarded by the Hindusas the God of Wisdom, knowledgeand prosperity;Hindus believe He helpsto remove obstacles from one's path.Ganesha was the youngest son of Lord Shiva;so Ganesh festival is celebratedwith zest and vigorin many towns and villages,in many States and cities of India.After keeping the Ganesh idolfor a few days in their homes,people immerse the idol in waterchanting aloud prayers beseeching Himto return back soon next year.It is the magnitude of reverencethat Hindus hold within their heartsthat make them cluster togetherand celebrate their festival with fervor;it is their ambience and devotionthat makes them decorate their homeswith matoli of colorswith fruits and flowerswith green leaves and bright lights;it is the gaiety and joy that marksand reveals the cheerfulnessthat the Hindus truly enjoyin their respective households;it is the Ganesh Chaturthithat invokes and promotes unityas it brings entire familiesand their generations togetherat one time of the yearwhether they are far or near,whether they are friends or enemieswhether they are young or old,Lord Ganesha joins them togetherat this time of the yearwhen Ganesh Chathurthi sparksthe excitement and enthusiasmof common religious venerationand combined celebrationholding no borders nor boundariesholding no ill feelings nor hatredbut ensuing feelings of unity and harmonyamong families to get togetherand depict their love and respectfor one common traditioncalled the Ganesh Chaturthi.