Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)

Ganesh Chaturthi is an important Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity known as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and new beginnings. During the festival, devotees offer prayers, sweets, and flowers, and many communities display decorated Ganesha idols. The celebration typically lasts up to 10 days and ends with the ceremonial immersion of the idols in water