Ganapati Bappa refers to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity worshipped during Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings.
In 2024, Ganesh Chaturthi will likely be celebrated on Monday, September 9 (dates may vary depending on local traditions and lunar calendar interpretations). The festival lasts for 10 days, with the final day known as Anant Chaturdashi, where Ganesha idols are immersed in water (known as Visarjan), symbolizing the deity's return to his divine abode.
The festival is particularly grand in Maharashtra, especially in cities like Mumbai and Pune, where large p...