Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant festival in Hinduism, celebrated over 11 days in honor of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and patron of knowledge.

• Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the new moon day, the fourth day after the spring equinox, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha.
• The festival is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, and is a significant event in the Hindu calendar.
• Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in many parts of India, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka, with elaborate idol installations and worship.
• The festival is associated with the legend of Ganesha's birth, where his mother, Parvati, created him from clay and breathed life into him.
• Ganesh Chaturthi is also a symbol of the victory of good over evil, as Ganesha is often depicted with a large belly, representing his ability to digest and destroy evil.
• The festival is also celebrated with various rituals and ceremonies, including the offering of modaks, a sweet dessert, to Ganesha.
• Ganesh Chaturthi is a significant festival for Hindus, as it marks the beginning of the new year and the worship of Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
• The festival is also associated with the legend of Ganesha's marriage to Shakti, and is celebrated with various cultural and social events.