BhaktiLoopGanesh Visarjan
The final day of the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, marking the symbolic return of Lord Ganesha to his heavenly abode. Devotees bid farewell to the idol, believing that Ganesha takes away their troubles and misfortunes with him as he departs.
Key Rituals & Practices
Grand processions with Ganesha idols, often accompanied by music (drums, traditional instruments) and dancing.
Chanting devotional slogans like 'Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya' (O Father Ganesha, come quickly next year).
Performing a final Aarti (prayer with lamps) and offering sweets (especially Modak) before immersion.
Immersion of the Ganesha idol in a body of water (sea, river, lake, or artificial tank/pond).
Bidding a heartfelt farewell to the deity with prayers for a swift return the following year.
Community gatherings and celebrations, particularly in public pandals.
Associated Deities
Hindu Calendar Details
Hindu Month
Bhadrapada (Bhadra)
Paksha
Shukla Paksha
Tithi
Chaturdashi (specifically, Anant Chaturdashi for the main immersion day)
Regional Relevance & Variations
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Historical & Mythological Context
Ganesh Visarjan is the culmination of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, which celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha and his annual visit to Earth. The immersion symbolizes the cyclical nature of creation and dissolution, reminding devotees that everything created eventually returns to its source. It also represents Ganesha's return to Mount Kailash, taking with him the misfortunes of humanity.
Alternative Names
Gregorian Date
Varies Annually (typically in September)