Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and good fortune. It is especially popular in Maharashtra and western India.

Celebration

Devotees install clay idols of Ganesha in homes and public pavilions, offer prayers and sweets over several days, and finally carry the idols in processions to be immersed in water.

Significance

Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles, so the festival is a time for new beginnings and community celebration.

Frequently asked questions

What does Ganesh Chaturthi celebrate?

The birth of the god Ganesha.

How is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?

By installing Ganesha idols, praying and immersing them in water.