Ganesh Chaturthi, also referred to as Vinayaka Chavithi, is a Hindu festival dedicated to the celebration of the birth of Lord Ganesha. Spanning 10 days, the festival commences on the fourth day (chaturthi) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, falling between August and September.

The hallmark of the celebration involves the installation of clay idols of Lord Ganesha in both homes and temples.