New Delhi: Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in India. The day is observed as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi. It is an auspicious Hindu festival that is celebrated for 10-11 days every year. This is usually celebrated in the Bhadra month as per the Hindu Calendar. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is on 31st August.
Panchang, Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month, starts at 03.33 pm on Tuesday, August 30, and will conclude at 03.22 pm on Wednesday, August 31. Based on Udaya Tithi, Ganesh Chaturthi’s fast will be observed on August 31.
Significance
Although the festival holds significance pan India, it is extremely prominent in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. On this day, people perform their religious duties of cleaning the temple in their house, offering durva ghas, laddoos, and modaks to the Lord, and completing the worship with an aarti.