Ganesh Chaturthi is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and prosperity. It usually falls in August or September and lasts for ten days. During this time, people bring home beautiful Ganesha idols, decorate them, and offer prayers. The festival is marked by singing, dancing, and sharing delicious sweets, especially modaks, which are believed to be Ganesha's favorite.
At the end of the festival, the idols are taken in grand processions to nearby rivers or seas for immersion, symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution. This ritual, known as Visarjan, is a heartfelt farewell to Ganesha, who is believed to return to his heavenly abode, bringing blessings and good