“It is inexplicable how such a rich heritage of Hindu Dharma did not find a place in our education curriculum. A civilization which was not only Spiritual, but which gave to the world from the Zero--the decimal system to the sciences like chemistry, anatomy, medicine, surgical know-how. Here was a civilization with spirituality at the core but with sciences of all branches developing in harmony. This rational spirituality of Sanatana Dharma gave greater vision of life and an impetus towards a well-balanced growth of the family, society, nation, and the world. The majority of the Indians are unaware of this rich mine of theirs.” Dr. Hilda Raja
Global Hindu Heritage Foundation is very happy to report that overwhelming majority of Bala Samskar Kendras in India have celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi in many ways. Several teachers installed Clay Ganesh in the classrooms and recited many slokas and explained the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi. Not only did they explain the procedure to do the puja and conducted the Puja by explaining different steps they have undertaken and showed in the classes.  They have requested Priest to come to the class and conduct Ganesh Chaturthi puja and explained the steps taken to perform the puja. 
Ganesh Chaturthi commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha and is referred to as Ganesh Chaturdashi or Vinayak Chaturdashi. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is set to commence on September 19
This occasion is widely observed across India, this Hindu festival, also known as Ganesh Utsav, is particularly celebrated with great enthusiasm in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka.
The Ganesh Utsav festival, which spans a duration of ten days, will culminate with the Ganesha Visarjan on Thursday, September 28.
This occasion is dedicated to Lord Ganesh, revered as the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. Lord Ganesh goes by several names, including Gajanana, Dhoomraketu, Ekdanta, Vakrtunda, and Siddhi Vinayaka.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha's birth transpired during the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month in the Hindu calendar, typically falling in the months of August-September in the Gregorian calendar. 
Some of the important Slokas are: 
Shuklam bara Dharam Vishnum, Shashi varnam Chatur Bhujam
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet, Sarva Vignopa Santaye
Translation
Lord Vigneshwara, who wears a white garment, who is all pervading, who has a bright complexion (like a full moon), who has four hands (representing all power), who has an ever-smiling face, upon that deity I meditate, for the removal of all obstacles.
Sri Vakra tunda Maha kaaya Koti-soorya sama prabha 
Nir vighnam kuru me Deva Sarva-karyeshu Sarvadaa 
O, Lord Ganesha of the curved trunk and massive body, the one whose splendor is equal to millions of Suns, please bless me to that I do not face any obstacles in my endeavors.
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