Ganesh Chaturthi
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Ten days of worship of Ganesha, celebrated most grandly in Maharashtra, where Lokmanya Tilak made it a public (sarvajanik) festival in 1893. It ends with immersion processions on Anant Chaturdashi.
FestivalWestern India
| Where | Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat |
|---|---|
| When | Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi (August–September) |
| Next date | 4 September 2027 |
| Food | Ukadiche modak |
What people do
- Idols in homes and public pandals; aarti and modaks.
- Visarjan (immersion) with music and processions.
Significance
Ganesha, remover of obstacles; and community unity.