Times Now · WorldNews · 2026-09-07
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Know Tithi, Sthapana Muhurat And Other Details
Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. It starts on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. Ganesh Chaturthi is an ancient festival, and was celebrated to promote unity and devotion. During the Indian Independence movement, in 1893, Lokmanya Tilak transformed Ganesh Chaturthi into a grand public celebration. This was done to bring Indians together.
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