why we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in India?

Answer 1

We celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in India to honor the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. According to Hindu tradition, Lord Ganesha is invoked at the start of any important task or festival to ensure success and remove difficulties.

The festival usually falls in the month of Bhadrapada (August–September) and lasts for 10 days, starting with the installation of beautifully crafted idols of Ganesha in homes and public pandals. Devotees perform rituals, chant mantras, offer sweets like modaks (his favorite), and decorate the surroundings with flowers and lights.

On a deeper level, Ganesh Chaturthi is not only a religious festival but also a cultural celebration that brings families, communities, and cities together. It became especially significant during the freedom struggle, when Lokmanya Tilak popularized it as a public event to unite people against colonial rule.

The immersion (Visarjan) of the idol at the end symbolizes the cycle of creation and dissolution, reminding us that everything is temporary, and devotion should stay in our hearts even after the idol is gone.

So, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings, strengthen community bonds, and remind ourselves of the balance between devotion, wisdom, and detachment.

Answer 2

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated annually to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha, the God of new beginnings and a fresh start. The festival falls in the month of Bhadra, according to the Hindu calendar, and in August/September according to the Gregorian calendar. This year, the ten-day celebrations