Kids need to be trained at very young age

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Today is birthday of Ganesha, our Hindu God with elephant head; he is supposed to give us wisdom and knowledge. Today is known as ‘GANESHA CHATURTHI’ festival, in some parts of India this will be observed for 10 days, one can see his beautiful idols made mainly from earth, also from different materials. Subhee will complete 3 years soon, she goes school. Today all schools, colleges and many offices are closed to observe this festival. Subhee was ready to perform puja (worship) of Ganesha by 6am after bath etc. We set in front of an idol of Ganeha, first holy water from river Ganga in north india was sprinkled over it with a flower, this is bathing. Next sandal wood paste was applied followed by sindoor (red vermillion). Next flowers of different colors were offered. Next a wick lamp (cotton wick dipped in pure ghee, Ghee is clarified butter oil ) was lighted and lighted incense stick were shown to the Idol. Next sweets were offered and coconuts were broken, the sweets and coconut pieces were later distributed to all members in the family and to neighbors. Next we prayed, touched our head on floor, which is the way of surrendering oneself to our gods and goddesses. I asked Subhee, what you told to Ganeshji? Her answer was, I said give me knowledge, money and a brother to play. How sweet, her mom is pregnant, expected date of delivery 3rd week this month. Kids are innocent; we need to train them, tell them about our cultures, traditions at youngest age possible. Tonight I will tell her the story about the elephant head of Lord Ganesha. In any festival any kind of celebration, puja in our homes, Ganeshaji is worshipped first, you can see statue or idol or picture of Ganeshaji at the entrance of most Hindu homes. [b]What is your opinion? Please comment on this. Thanks in advance. HAPPY GANESH CHATURTHI TO ALL.[/b] Professor ‘Bhuwan’. .1/9/2011