Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as 'Ganpati Festival' is celebrated as the mark of birthday of Lord Ganesh, in the Hindu month of Bhadra (mid-August to mid-September). The festival celebrated mainly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa and the other western parts of India, lasts for 10 days. According to the history, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations were initiated in Maharashtra by a great Maratha ruler, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja to promote culture and nationalism. On the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi, pe

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