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- Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi.
- It is a Hindu festival in India celebrated to honor the birth of Lord Ganesha.
- The festival’s origins date back to ancient India.
- Legends state that Ganesha was created by Goddess Parvati who breathed life into him.
- After a fierce battle, Lord Shiva beheaded Ganesha, but he was granted a new life by attaching an elephant’s head to his body.
- Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival in India.
- It is celebrated on the fourth day of Bhadrapada.
- It involves idol installation, prayers, rituals, processions, and the immersion of idols in water bodies.
- The festival fosters community spirit and unity, promoting traditional art forms and addressing environmental concerns.
- Despite evolving over time, the festival’s core message of overcoming obstacles remains relevant today.