Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth/appearance of Lord Ganesha.
Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles and deity of wisdom and auspicious beginnings.
Devotees install Ganesha idols in homes, temples and public pandals.
Modak is one of the most traditional offerings associated with Lord Ganesha.
The festival concludes with Ganesh Visarjan, symbolizing the return of the deity to his divine source.
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Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and deity associated with wisdom, intellect and auspicious beginnings.
In 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on September 14. The festival begins with the installation and worship of Ganesha idols.
Main rituals
Bringing the Ganesha idol home or to a public pandal
Pran Pratishtha
Ganesh Puja
Offering flowers and Durva grass
Offering Modak
Performing Aarti
Daily prayers during the festival
Finally, immersing the idol during Ganesh Visarjan
Ganesh Chaturthi is particularly prominent in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and several other parts of India.
