When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2023? Date, History, Significance and Celebrations of Vinayaka Chaturthi Festival

India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi, an auspicious Hindu festival, every year with fanfare. Devotees commemorate the birth of Lord Ganesha on this day, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav, for 10 days. Each year, it coincides with the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi. Ganesh Visarjan is observed on the tenth day of the celebrations. The idols of Lord Ganesha are submerged in water on this day by his followers. Despite being observed nationwide, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated most lavishly in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka, particularly in the cities of Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad. The festival's date, history, significance, and internal celebrations should all be known if you plan to celebrate it with your family.