Ganesh Chaturthi
Official nameChaturthi/Vinayaka Chaturthi/Vinayaka Chavithi
Also calledChavathi, Chouthi, Ganeshotsav
Observed byHindus
TypeReligious
CelebrationsChanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts, prayers, last day: processions, idol immersion
BeginsBhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi
Ends11 days after the start
DateBhadrapada (August–September)
2018 dateThursday, 13 September
2019 dateMonday, 2 September
FrequencyAnnual