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2013 Ganesh Chaturthi  Ganesh Chaturthi  is celebrated as birth anniversary of  Lord Ganesh . On Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.  It is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Currently Ganesh Chaturthi day falls in month of August or September in English calendar.  The  Ganeshotsav , the festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on  Anant Chaturdashi which is also known as  Ganesh Visarjan  day.  On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesh in water body after a gala street procession.  Ganesh Puja is preferred during  Madhyahana  as it is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Madhyahana Kaal. Madhyahana Kaal is equivalent to midday according to Hindu division of the day.  It is believed that one should not sight the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi. Sighting the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi creates  Mithya Dosham  or  Mithya Kalank (कलंक)  which means false accusat