People in India are gearing up to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on Wednesday, August 31. The 10 days long festival is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is celebrated widely in the country, it is one of the biggest festivals in Maharashtra. 

According to mythology, it is believed that Ganesh Chaturthi (the first day of the festival) marks the rebirth of Lord Ganesha. Devotees bring idols of Lord Ganesha at home and set up huge pandals with decorations and offer prayers. The 10th day of the festival, called as the Anant Chaturdashi, the devotees immerse the idols of Lord Ganesha.