The festivals is entirely dedicated to the Hindu God, Ganesha which is considered as the main God of good luck, well-being, and prosperity. The festival is celebrated from 4th to 14tht day of bright fortnight in the Hindu Month of Bhadrapada (August-September). The occasion is celebrated with great fanfare in Maharashtra and other parts of India. People bring the idols of Lord Ganesha to their homes and worship it for nine consecutive days. On the tenth day, devotees carry out large processions and take the idol along with them in a celebratory mood.
The Idol is then worshiped for 3 to 11 days and then immersed in the ocean or huge water bodies. Offering of special sweet called “Modak” is made to Lord Ganesh. At the conclusion of the event, the idol is finally submerged in the river, sea or any other water bodies by the followers with a wish from God to arrive early on the next year.
So, have a quick look into all these festivals and get familiar with the festive spirit of India and its diverse people. We Indians have festivals for every religion, which are celebrated with enthusiasm and zeal throughout the India irrespective of the religion. India is a land of festivals and festivals are the heart of Indian people’s lives. Following are the top 10 most popular festivals celebrated all over India.