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The Indian festival of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Ganesh or Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of wisdom and prosperity in Hindu mythology who is also recognised as the god of new ...

Ganesh Chaturthi is observed throughout India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh. It has been held in Pune since the mid-17th century.

The most-awaited and dearest festival has almost arrived and will be celebrated worldwide on September 7, 2024. The auspicious festival marks the birthday of the Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed ...

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated among Hindus in honour of the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity, Ganesha. Also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, the day marks the birth anniversary of Lord ...

The 10-day Hindu festival Ganesh Chaturthi ends Monday, when statues of the elephant-headed god are immersed in the sea, as well as rivers and lakes across India.

The 10-day Indian festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, which celebrates the birth of the Hindu deity Ganesha, ended on Sunday amid colorful celebrations. The festival honors Ganesha, the god of wisdom ...

Hindus across India are celebrating the 10 day-long festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, in honour of the god of wisdom and prosperity, Lord Ganesha. Devotees place idols of the elephant-headed god in ...

Indians on Monday celebrated the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival that marks the birthday of the Hindu elephant god of wisdom and prosperity, Ganesh. During the celebrations across India ...