Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Hindu festival that reveres god Ganesha.A ten-day festival, it starts on the fourth day of Hindu luni-solar calendar month Bhadrapada, which typically falls in Gregorian months of August or September.The festival celebrates Lord Ganesha as the God of New Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles and is observed throughout India.This day is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the elephant-headed son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Lord Ganesh is the symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.
He is the remover of obstacles and all the problems as well as creator of happiness in the life of people. People in India worship Ganesha always before starting any new work. He is the lovely God for all children. Children call him friend Ganesha as He cares and loves children. People celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi every year in the month of August or September for 10 days. Puja starts from Chaturthi and ends on Anant Chaturdashi.