Ganpati Bappa Morya! The most-awaited and dearest festival has almost arrived and will be celebrated worldwide on September 7, 2024. The auspicious festival marks the birthday of the Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity and the favourite god of all. It is observed for 10 days by the dedicated devotees who call Bappa heartwarmingly every year to visit their place. Ganesh Chaturthi falls typically in August or September on the Chaturthi tithi of Shukla Paksha and ends on Anant Chaturdashi with the culmination of Ganesh Visarjan on the last day, which is the 10th day. The most beloved Vignaharta is revered as the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and happiness.