A legend explains that once Shiva asked Kartikeya and Ganesha to circle the world and return. Kartikeya hurried off on his peacock, but Ganesha walked around Shiva and Parvati. He explained that for him, his parents constituted the world. Pleased, Shiva granted him a boon, saying that before undertaking any important task, people would pray to Ganesha. Therefore, no matter what the occasion or ceremony be, Ganesha is worshipped before all deities during all hindu festivals.

The Puranas say that the fourth day of the month, known as Chaturthi, is specially Ganesha auspicious for Ganesha worship.It is believed that Ganesha was born on the chaturthi of Bhadra.