Ganesh Chaturthi is observed in __________ month of Hindu calendar.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Bhadrapada.
Ganesh Chaturthi is observed in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which usually falls between August and September in the Gregorian calendar. The festival begins on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the waxing moon phase (Shukla Paksha) in Bhadrapada. It marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity. Celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India, especially in Maharashtra, it involves the installation of Ganesha idols in homes and public places, followed by prayers, rituals, and cultural performances. The festival concludes with the immersion of the idols in water (Visarjan).