Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a grand festival in Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai and Pune, honoring Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom and prosperity. The celebration features beautifully crafted Ganesha idols installed in homes and public pandals, with daily prayers, aartis, and offerings like modaks. The festival culminates in the vibrant Visarjan processions, where idols are immersed in water, symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution, with devotees joyfully bidding farewell to Lord Ganesha
- Festival Month: August/September (starting on the fourth day of the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada)
- Duration: 10 days (from Ganesh Chaturthi to Anant Chaturdashi)
- Location: Celebrated across Maharashtra, with major events in Mumbai, Pune, and other cities
- Key Attractions: Installation of Ganesha Idols, Aartis and Bhajans, Cultural Performances and Competitions, Grand Visarjan Processions
- Experience: Maharashtra's streets burst with vibrant celebrations of Lord Ganesha, showcasing cultural unity and devotion. The emotional Visarjan farewell symbolizes life's impermanence and renewal.
