The ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival began on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, with devotees across India celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune.
In Varanasi, a holy city on the banks of the Ganges River, thousands of devotees gathered at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, to take a holy dip and pray for blessings from Lord Ganesha.
Devotees gathered at temples and pandals to celebrate the festival.
In other parts of India, devotees also gathered at temples and pandals to celebrate the festival. In Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, a giant Ganesha idol was installed at the Girgaon Chowpatty beach. In Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, a procession of Ganesha idols was carried through the streets of the city.
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular festivals in India. It is a time for families and friends to come together to celebrate the arrival of Lord Ganesha.
Here are some of the key events of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival:
Day 1: Ganesha idols are installed in homes, temples, and pandals.
Day 2: Ganesha is worshiped for the first time.
Days 3-6: Ganesha is worshiped daily with prayers, offerings, and music.
Day 7: Ganesha is taken on a procession through the streets.
Day 8: Ganesha is given a farewell ceremony.
Day 9: Ganesha is immersed in a river or other body of water.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a time for celebration, joy, and spiritual renewal. It is a time for people to come together to pray for blessings from Lord Ganesha.
