Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations 2011 ideas Ganesh Chaturthi is the birthday of Lord Ganesha. As per Hindu calendar, it is celebrated on the "shukla chaturthi" Lord Ganesha or the elephant-headed god is the Lord of power and wisdom. He is the first to be worshipped during any prayer and his auspicious name is chanted before any work is begun.
The festival lasts for 10 days and culminates on the Ananta Chaturdashi. This is a very popular festival observed by Hindus throughout the world. It is also called "Vinayaka Chaturthi" or "Vinayaka Chavithi".
