Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is a major festival of Hindus. This festival is celebrated in different parts of India but is celebrated with great pomp in Maharashtra and Karnataka. According to the Puranas, Lord Ganesha was born on this day. Hindu Lord Ganesha is worshiped on Ganesh Chaturthi. Big statues of Lord Ganesha are installed at many important places. This idol is worshiped for nine days. A large number of people from nearby areas come to have darshan. After nine days, the Ganesh idol is immersed in water like pond, ocean etc. with songs and musical instruments. Ganeshji is also known as Lambodar.