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Ganesh Puja (Chaturthi)

Ganesh chaturthi is most celebrated in Maharashtra. This festival is celebrated for 10 days from Ganesh chaturthi - birth -date-to Anantchaturdashi - the final 10th day of his immersion. On the day of immersion, which is 3rd, 5th, 7th or 10th day, after performing "Puja" the idol is taken out in a procession by people dancing and singing.

Specialties of the day: Modak