All India Ganeshotsav

All India Ganeshotsav is a major Hindu festival celebrating Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, honored across India. Typically observed in late August or early September, it involves installing elaborately crafted Ganesha idols in homes and public spaces. The festival includes prayers, cultural performances, community feasts, and immersing Ganesha idols in water, symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution. It promotes social harmony and cultural unity, with regional variations in customs and scale. The event serves both spiritual and communal purposes, fostering devotion, artistic expression, and togetherness nationwide.