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  2. Ganesh Chaturthi - Wikipedia

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    Although it is unknown when (or how) Ganesh Chaturthi was first observed, the festival has been publicly celebrated in Pune since the era of King Shivaji (1630–1680, founder of the Maratha Empire). [ 21 ] [ better source needed ] The Peshwa in the 18th century were devotees of Ganesha and started as a public Ganesh festival in their capital ...

  3. List of Hindu festivals - Wikipedia

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    Ganesh Chaturthi. or Vinayaka Chavithi. Ganesh Visarjan in Mumbai: Fourth day of the waxing moon of Bhadrapada (Hindu calendar) Vinayaka Chavithi or Ganesh Chaturthi is the celebrated as the arrival of Ganesh on the earth. It is very important festival in Maharashta. Ganesh Festival celebrated in Pune in very traditional way. Nuakhai

  4. List of Hindu festivals in Maharashtra - Wikipedia

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    This festival starts on the first day of the Hindu month of Ashvin. The nine-day festival of Durga culminates in Vijayadashami (Dasara). This is one of the three auspicious days of the year. Traditionally, stars need not be consulted for starting a new project on this day. People also exchange leaves of Apti tree as symbol of gold.

  5. 2025 in Mauritius - Wikipedia

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    Events in the year 2025 in Mauritius. Incumbents. President: Dharam Gokhool; ... 28 August – Ganesh Chaturthi; 20 October – Diwali; 2 November ...

  6. Dancing, drums and rituals: with zeal and joy, India ... - AOL

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    Huge crowds of devotees gathered across India this month to celebrate the Hindu festival Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the birth of the deity Ganesha, the elephant-headed, round-bellied god of ...

  7. Public holidays in India - Wikipedia

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    Hindu festival to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna and celebrated on eighth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Shravana in the Hindu calendar August – September: Ganesh Chaturthi: Floating Hindu festival as a tribute to Lord Ganesha, celebrated on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada in the Hindu calendar [21 ...

  8. Glastonbury Festival announces major change to ticket-buying ...

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    Glastonbury Festival organisers have announced a change to the ticket-buying system for 2025, with the introduction of a queue.. The change was confirmed on Tuesday 5 November, ahead of the sales ...

  9. Khairatabad Ganesh - Wikipedia

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    A 1 foot (0.30 m) high idol of the Hindu deity Ganesha was first established in 1954 at Khairatabad locality in Hyderabad to commemorate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.It was started by Singari Shankaraiah, Indian independence movement activist and former corporator, who was inspired by Bal Gangadhar Tilak's call in 1893 to celebrate the festival as a mark of unity.