Tamil Nadu: People throng markets on Ganesh Chaturthi
Tamil Nadu: People throng markets on Ganesh Chaturthi
The festive period is also known as 'Vinayak Chaturthi' or 'Vinayak Chavithi'. It celebrates Ganesha as the 'God of New Beginnings' and the 'Remover of Obstacles' as well as the god of wisdom and intelligence.