A Hindu festivity called Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, honours the birth of the deity Ganesha (Ganesh). Ganesha’s clay idols are installed during the festival, both publicly atop ornate pandals and privately in people’s homes (temporary stages). Vedic hymns and Hindu literature, such as prayers and vrata, are chanted as part of the…
A Hindu celebration honouring the birth of the deity Ganesha is called Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi was first celebrated in Pune in the reign of King Shivaji, however, it is uncertain when (or how) that happened (1630–1680, founder of the Maratha Empire). During the month of Bhadrapad in the 18th…
The holy Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chavithi, is observed for ten days each year. According to the Hindu calendar, the event is observed during the Bhadra month, which typically occurs between the middle of August and September. It is the adored elephant-headed deity Lord Ganesha’s birthday. The majority of Hindus…
