Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom, knowledge, and new beginnings. It is usually celebrated in the months of August or September, on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm in India, particularly in the western states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa. The celebration usually lasts for ten days, and during this period, devotees perform various rituals and offer prayers to Lord Ganesha.
The festival begins with the installation of clay idols of Lord Ganesha in homes and public pandals, which are specially erected for the festival. Devotees decorate the idols with flowers, garlands, and other decorations and perform aarti and offer sweets and fruits to the deity.
The festival culminates on the tenth day, known as Anant Chaturdashi, when the idols are taken out in grand processions and immersed in rivers or seas. This ritual is known as “visarjan,” and it symbolizes the return of Lord Ganesha to his abode in the heavens, taking with him the sorrows and misfortunes of his devotees.
Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a religious festival but also a cultural event that brings people from all walks of life together in celebration. It promotes the values of unity, harmony, and inclusivity and reinforces the message of Lord Ganesha’s teachings of wisdom, knowledge, and new beginnings.

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