New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Preparations are underway in full-swing for Ganesh Chaturthi, which is also known as 'Vinayak Chaturthi', in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and other states.

The festival celebrates Ganesha as the 'God of New Beginnings' and the 'Remover of Obstacles' as well as the god of wisdom and intelligence.

On Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. People bring Lord Ganesh idols to their homes, observe fasts and prepare different types of dishes.

The Ganeshotsav, the festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day.

The ten-day-long celebration of holy festival Ganesh Chaturthi will be...