Ganesh Chaturthi begins on the fourth day of which of the following months of the Hindu calendar?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Bhadrapada.
In Hinduism, Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day celebration commemorating the birth of the elephant-headed god Ganesha, who is known as the knowledge and prosperity god.
- It starts on the fourth day, or Chaturthi, of the sixth month in the Hindu calendar, Bhadrapada (August–September).
- According to the Hindu lunar calendar, this event is celebrated on the fourth day of the Bhadrapada month, which in the English calendar often occurs between August and September.
- In many Indian states, Ganesh Chaturthi is observed as a public holiday. In 2023, it is scheduled for September 19.