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Festival to Bring "Good Luck"

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The Ganesh Chaturthi festival is held at the end of August and early September each year and is based on the cycle of the moon, and celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is popularly believed to have the power to bring good luck.

Craftsmen spend months of effort creating Ganesha figurines, which Hindus gather around for luck.

Mumbai is one of the best places to experience Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

About 10,000 statues of Lord Ganesh are displayed in various locations in the city.

Other Indian regions that also celebrate the festival widely include Goa, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

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