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Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of beginnings and remover of obstacles. The 10-day festival is celebrated most fervently in Maharashtra, where clay idols are installed in homes and public pandals, worshipped daily, and immersed in water on the final day (Anant Chaturdashi). Lokmanya Tilak transformed it from a private observance into a public festival during the freedom struggle.
Observed by: Hindus, especially Maharashtrians
Ganesh Chaturthi is next observed on 16 August 2026. The festival follows chaturthi of shukla paksha, bhadrapada.
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of beginnings and remover of obstacles. The 10-day festival is celebrated most fervently in Maharashtra, where clay idols are installed in homes and public pandals, worshipped daily, and immersed in water on the final day (Anant Chaturdashi). Lokmanya Tilak transformed it from a p
Installation of Ganesha idol (sthapana) on the first morning; Daily aarti morning and evening with modak (sweet dumpling) offering; Reciting Ganesha Atharvashirsha and 108 names; Visiting pandals to view the public installations; Visarjan (immersion) in water body on the final day.
Ganesh Chaturthi is observed by Hindus, especially Maharashtrians.