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GK QUESTION#418

Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated widely in Maharashtra, is associated with:

  1. AThe descent of Ganga
  2. BThe marriage of Shiva and Parvati
  3. CThe birth of Lord GaneshaCorrect answer
  4. DThe return of Krishna to Mathura
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C. The birth of Lord Ganesha

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The birth of Lord Ganesha. Ganesh Chaturthi is a major Hindu festival, especially popular in Maharashtra, that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is observed in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August– September) and lasts for 10 days. The festival symbolizes prosperity, wisdom, and removal of obstacles.

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