Lord Ganesh, the patron deity is the God of wisdom. Come August, preparations to celebrateGanesh Chaturthi. The festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). The date usually falls between 20 August and 15 September. The festival lasts for 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi. The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi continue for five, seven, or ten days.
Ganesh Chaturthi in 2017 is on Friday, the 25th of August.