Ganesha Chaturthi (festival)

Ganesha Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. Typically observed with elaborate prayers, rituals, and the installation of Ganesha idols in homes and public pandals, the festival lasts for several days. Devotees offer sweets, chant mantras, and perform environmental disposal of the idols through immersion in water, symbolizing renewal and the cycle of life. It is a time for community gatherings, devotion, and cultural festivities, predominantly celebrated in India and regions with Hindu communities.