Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as ‘Vinayak Chavithi’.Lord Ganesha is considered to be a symbol of wisdom and good fortune. He is also addressed as Gajanana, Ganesh, Gajadant that are among his 108 names. This is a 10-day long festival. The festival is widely celebrated in the state of Maharashtra. People chant Ganapati Bappa Morya, paying respect to him. 

Prayers are chanted, fasts are observed, and prasada (sweets) such as modaka, which is believed to be a favourite of Lord Ganesh, are distributed. The festival concludes on the tenth day, when the idol is paraded through the streets and immersed in a nearby body of water.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to&nbsp;mark the birth of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as &lsquo;Vinayak Chavithi&rsquo;.Lord Ganesha is considered to be a symbol of wisdom and good fortune. He is also addressed as Gajanana, Ganesh, Gajadant that are among his 108 names. This is a 10-day long festival. The festival is widely celebrated in the state of Maharashtra.&nbsp;People chant Ganapati Bappa Morya, paying respect to him.&nbsp;
Prayers are chanted, fasts are observed, and prasada (sweets) such as modaka, which is believed to be a favourite of Lord Ganesh, are distributed. The festival concludes on the tenth day, when the idol is paraded through the streets and immersed in a nearby body of water.

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India is the land of festivals, where people of all faiths coexist. The numerous Indian festivals celebrated in our country are a true reflection of the country&rsquo;s rich culture and traditions. Many Indian festivals are celebrated every month that gives us an opportunity to rejoice with our families, friends, and society at large.&nbsp;
To give an overview of all the popular Indian festivals, their origin, history, significance, timing, and dates, we bring to you the &ldquo;Indian Festivals At a Glance&rdquo; podcast. This show will provide you (and our little listeners) with all the essential information that one should know about it.&nbsp; So join us in this journey where we take you through India&rsquo;s cultural history.
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