Ganesh Chaturthi (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka)

Is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant headed God of all good beginnings. It is believed that Lord Ganesha was born on this day . Thousands of clay idols of Lord Ganesha are made in every size, pose, form and colour and worshipped at community or family festivals which last between one to ten days. These images are then taken in large processions, amidst the rhythm of bells and drums and immersed in flowing water.

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