Ganesha Chaturthi is the Hindu festival
celebrated on the birthday
(rebirth) of Lord Ganesha,
the son of Shiva and Parvati.
It is believed that Lord Ganesh
bestows his presence on earth
for all his devotees during this festival.
It is the day when Ganesha was born.
Ganesha is widely worshipped as the god of wisdom,
prosperity and good fortune
and traditionally invoked at the beginning
of any new venture or
at the start of travel. The festival,
also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi
("festival of Ganesha") is observed in
the Hindu calendar month
of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi
(fourth day of the waxing moon period). The date
usually falls between 19 August and 20 September.
The festival lasts for 10 days,
ending on Anant Chaturdashi.
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