Ganesh Chaturthi
August 27, 2026
Date context: Festival observance can vary by region, sampradaya, sunrise and family tradition.
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A ten-day festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha.
Significance
Honors Ganesha as the remover of obstacles and god of new beginnings, wisdom, and prosperity.
Rituals
- Installing a Ganesha idol at home or in public pandals
- Daily aarti and modak offerings
- Visarjan (immersion) of the idol on the final day
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