Ganesh Chaturthi 2016: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Fasting & Auspicious timings of Ganpati Festival Ganesh Chaturthi festival is celebrated by Hindus all over the world. This occasion marks the auspicious day, when Lord Ganesha were born. Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav festival was first celebrated by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja, the great Maratha ruler and since then it is being continued. This festival is popularly also known as ‘Vinayak Chaturthi’ or ‘Vinayaka Chavithi’. Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati who were born on the fourth day of Magh and especially during that time there is an interconnection between Ganesh and Chaturthi. ALSO READ: Lalbaugcha Raja 2016 LIVE Mukh Darshan: Watch Lalbaughcha Raja First Look live telecast & streamingGanesh Chaturthi lasts for 10 days and ends on the day of Ananta Chaturdashi, it is mostly observed during the month of Bhadra i.e. mid-August or mid-September. This much awaited auspicious occasion arrives on the fourth day of Bhadarva Shukla