Ganesha Chaturthi (Gaṇēśa Caturthī or Vināyaka Caviti) is the Hindu festival celebrated in honour of the god Ganesha, the elephant-headed, remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings and wisdom. shops and people are gearing up to celebrate this most awaited festival on 17 th september 2015.It starts with installing a clay idol of Ganesha at house, normally for 1 and 1/2 day, 5 dyas, 7 days or 10 dayys till anant chaturdashi .