Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and lord of new beginnings. Communities install Ganesha idols, perform daily prayers, and culminate celebrations with procession and immersion ceremonies. American celebrations adapt traditional practices to local contexts, with community centers and temples organizing multi-day festivities. Events include cultural programs, traditional music, devotional singing, and distribution of prasad. Families also observe the festival at home with smaller idols, daily prayers, and offerings. The festival emphasizes community bonding, cultural preservation, and passing traditions to younger generations.