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Sri Ganesh Visarjan

Ganesh Visarjan is a Hindu ritual that marks the conclusion of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, a celebration dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, prosperity, and remover of obstacles. During the festival, clay idols of Lord Ganesha are brought into homes or the temple and worshipped with great devotion for a specific number of days. The festival begins with Ganesh Chaturthi, the day when the idol is installed, and culminates in the day of Visarjan (immersion).

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi festival commemorates the birth of Sri Ganesha which is marked with the installation of His clay idol. Observances include chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts and prayers and the vrata (fasting). Offerings and prasada from the daily prayers, that are distributed to the community, include sweets such as modak as it is believed to be a favourite of Ganesha.