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Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on August 27, this year.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a major Hindu festival celebrated with great fervor across many parts of India, particularly in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and parts of Tamil Nadu. However, in some states, it is not recognised as a public holiday. Here’s a look at those states.
Uttar Pradesh: Ganesh Chaturthi is not a public holiday or an official celebration in the state. (Image: File)
Punjab: The festival is rarely celebrated and is not a public holiday. (Image: File)
Haryana: The festival is not a public holiday and is limited to a few Hindu families. (Image: AI-Generated)
Jammu and Kashmir: Reportedly, the Hindu population is small, and the festival is not officially observed. (Image: File)
West Bengal: Durga Puja dominates the religious calendar. Ganesh Chaturthi celebration is limited to few regions. (Image: File)
Assam: Another state where Ganesh Chaturthi is not recognised as a public holiday and is celebrated only on a small scale by Hindu communities. (Image: File)
Nagaland and Mizoram: Predominantly Christian states with very little observance of Hindu festivals. (Image: File)
Kerala: Though celebrated in some temples and homes, Ganesh Chaturthi is not widely observed. The Onam festival usually takes precedence during this period. (Image: File)
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