Ganesh-Chaturthi

Also known as Ganesha Chaturthi, Pillayar Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chaturthi

multi-day Hindu festival revering god Ganesha (August–September)

Key facts

Official name: Vinayaka Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chavithi
Also called: Chavithi, Chouthi, Ganeshotsav, Gauri Ganesh
Observed by: Hindus around the world
Type: Religious
Significance: Commemorates the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha
Celebrations: Chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts, prayers, processions, idol immersion
Ends: 5 and 7, & 9, 11 days after the start and 21 days after the start only in some regions of India
Date: Varies depending on lunar cycle as per Hindu calendar or Panchang
2025 date: 2025-08-27
2026 date: 2026-09-14
Frequency: Annual

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Ganesh-Chaturthi är en av de viktigare hinduiska helgerna i den indiska staden Bombay. Den är guden Ganeshas födelsedag och firas på den fjärde dagen i månaden , vilket oftast infaller omkring september.

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