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Ganesh Chaturthi 2010 | When Is Vinayaka Chaturthi?
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by NowPublic Staff | September 9, 2010 at 01:06 pm
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When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2010? The Festival Of Ganesha Occurs On September 11th In 2010
The festival to honor the beloved Hindu God, Ganesha, takes place on September 11th.
In Hinduism Ganesha is the elephant-headed son of the God Shiva.
Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi is marked by millions of Hindus around the world. Ganesh is the God
The festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). The date usually falls between 20 August and 15 September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi (fourteenth day of the waxing moon period).
A life-like clay model of Lord Ganesha is made 2-3 months prior to the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The size of this idol may vary from 3/4th of an inch to over 25 feet.
On the day of the festival, it is placed on raised platforms in homes or in elaborately decorated outdoor tents for people to view and pay their homage.
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at 13:37 on September 9th, 2010
NowPublic Staff, thanks for this story. Perhaps you could add the tag "Religion" so it will also appear on NowPublic Religion Special News Coverage channel. Thanks!