Updated On: 29 August, 2022 08:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The day is celebrated by observing a fast on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Ganesha

Devotees carry Lord Ganesha idol during a procession ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Mumbai. Pic/PTI
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi, is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is one of the biggest festivals celebrated across India. This year, Ganeshotsav begins on August 31.
The day is celebrated by observing a fast on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to mark the birthday of Lord Ganesha.