When Is Vinayak or Ganesh Chaturthi 2011?Ganesh Chaturthi aka Vinayak Chaturthi is one of the biggest festivals in the Hindu Calendar dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is widely celebrated across India, especially in Maharashstra and Mumbai, and elsewhere around the world.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the Birth Anniversary of Lord Ganesha, the God of Wisdom and Prosperity. It falls on the fourth day of Bhadrapada, The festival of Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated with lot of devotion and zest in all the parts of India but with particular interest in Mumbai. Approximately 6000 idols of Ganesha are commissioned for Ganesha Chaturthi in Mumbai alone.

The idol of Ganesha is installed at homes and temples and worshipped for ten days. On the last day, a grand procession is carried out and the idol is immersed in the water. Artists make many idols of Ganesha, big or small during the Ganesha Chaturthi. The houses are cleaned up before the idol of Ganesha is installed. The idol is brought home with face covered with a saffron cloth amidst chanting of shlokas.

What is the date for Ganesh Chaturthi 2010?
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Thursday, September 1, 2011
•In 2012, Ganesh Chaturthi is on September 19 (Ananta Chaturdasi on September 30).
•In 2013, Ganesh Chaturthi is on September 9 (Ananta Chaturdasi on September 20).

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