Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular festivals of the state of Maharashtra. One of the most famed Gods of Hindus, Lord Ganesha's birth is celebrated on this day. He is worshiped and remembered on this occasion. People with full fervour offer prayers to Lord Ganesha, who is said to be the symbol of wisdom and the bringer of good luck. Ladoos and other sweets are distributed, milk is offered to idols of Lord Ganesha at home and at temples, and worshippers visit Ganesha temples for Ganesha Puja. Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular festivals of India and perhaps the only one involving the general public.

Many large, small and mid-sized Ganesha's idols are made on this occasion by the artisans. These idols are worshiped by the devotees and at the end of the festival, are immersed in the nearest water body (all rivers, lakes and the sea which are sacred to the Hindus). This immersion of the idols are called as " Ganesha Visarjan".

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi gained immense uplift and popularity because of the freedom fighter and leader Lokmanya Tilak. He tried to evoke nationalism through religious passions by organising festivals like Ganesha Chaturthi.

The main sweet dish during the festival is modak also known as Ladoos. A modak is a dumpling made from rice flour/wheat flour with a stuffing of coconut, jaggery and some other condiments. It can be either steam-cooked or fried and the coconut can be fresh/dry grated.

The festival is a time for a lot of cultural activities like songs, dramas and orchestra.

Ganesh Chaturthi Date in 2008
03rd September