Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular Hindu festivals.

This is
the birthday of Lord Ganesha. It is
the day most sacred to Lord Ganesha
and it falls on the 4th day of the
bright fortnight of the Tamil month
Aavani (August-September). Ganesh
Chaturthi is a very important festival
that is celebrated across India over a
period of 10 days. Lord Ganesha is
the elephant-headed God who is worshipped first in any prayers and before
commencing any new ventures.
He is known to be the Lord of Power and Wisdom. He is the eldest son of
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, elder brother of Skanda or Kartikeya. He
has as his vehicle a small mouse. The significance of riding on a mouse is
the complete conquest over egoism He is the Lord who is believed to
remove all obstacles on the path of the spiritual aspirant, and bestows upon
him worldly as well as spiritual success. He is the Lord of Harmony and
Peace.
It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha during the festival will bring
Good luck and Prosperity to the family.