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Ganpati, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi, is celebrated to honor the birth of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom, prosperity, and the remover of obstacles. The festival holds deep cultural and religious significance, especially in states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat.
Here are the main reasons why Ganpati is celebrated:
1. **Symbol of New Beginnings**: Lord Ganesha is considered the god of new beginnings and is often worshipped at the start of any important event, like marriages or business ventures, to bring success and remove obstacles.
2. **Cultural Unity**: The festival is celebrated in communities with great enthusiasm, bringing people together. It was also used by freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak as a way to unite people against British rule.
3. **Devotion and Gratitude**: Devotees celebrate to express gratitude to Ganesha for blessings and seek his guidance for the coming year.
4. **Celebrating Wisdom**: Ganesha is revered as the deity of intellect and wisdom, and the festival honors these qualities.
Ganesh Chaturthi lasts for 10 days, during which devotees bring Ganesha idols home or to public pandals, perform rituals, and immerse the idol in water at the end of the festival, symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution.
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