Vinayaka Chaviti (Ganesh Chaturthi) - Samantakaopakhyanam

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The narration of this story is a part of the Pooja ritual performed on Ganesh Chaturthi. It is believed that whoever listens to this story on this day is exempt from a curse of goddess Parvati.

The story goes like this: Once lord Krishna saw the reflection of the Moon in a milk pot on Vinayaka Chaviti day. He was subjected to false accusations that he killed a King for the sake of a precious stone. To prove himself Krishna had to wage a fierce fight with Jambavantha. However, as Krishna was a king and powerful, he could come clear of the false accusations. People wondered that they would not be able to clear themselves of false accusations like Krishna did. They prayed to the sages for a remedy to save them from the curse of goddess Parvati.

The sages suggested a mandatory remedy for the common man: Worship Lord Vinayaka on the Chaturthi and narrate/ listen to this story on that day without fail.