Ganesh Chaturthi, a vibrant and widely celebrated Hindu festival, commenced on August 27, 2025, with devotees across India honoring the birth of Lord Ganesha with immense fervor. The auspicious occasion was marked by the installation of Ganesha idols in homes and community pandals, elaborate rituals, prayers, and joyous celebrations. The 10-day festival, also known as Ganeshotsav, culminates with the Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, set to occur on September 6, 2025.

Like many across the country, Bollywood celebrities also took part in the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities, sharing glimpses of their celebrations on social media. Among them, singer Rahul Vaidya and his wife, actress Disha Parmar, celebrated the festival with their daughter, Navya.

While details of their specific celebrations in 2025 are yet to emerge, it's likely that the couple, known for their devotion to Lord Ganesha, welcomed the deity into their home with traditional rituals. In previous years, Rahul and Disha have shared heartwarming moments from their Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, including making modaks, Lord Ganesha's favorite sweet, together.

Ganesh Chaturthi holds a special place in Rahul and Disha's hearts. In 2023, Rahul shared that the festival was "extra special" as they were expecting their first child, Navya, around the same time. The couple welcomed Navya in September 2023 and celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 with her.

The rituals of Ganesh Chaturthi typically begin with waking up early, bathing, and wearing fresh, clean clothes. The idol of Lord Ganesha is placed on a wooden plank covered with red or yellow fabric and adorned with flowers. Devotees light a diya, apply haldi and kumkum tilak, and offer clothes, sweets like Laddoo and Modak, yellow flowers, and other traditional items to Lord Ganesha. Chanting the mantra "Om Gan Ganpataye Namah" and performing Ganesh Aarti are also integral parts of the puja rites.

Across India, the festival is celebrated with music, dance, and cultural programs. In Mumbai and Pune, the festivities are particularly vibrant, with streets adorned in festive decor and markets buzzing with activity. Community pandals host various events, and devotees embrace both traditional and eco-friendly decoration methods.

However, the environmental impact of idol immersions has also been a topic of discussion, with authorities encouraging the use of eco-friendly artificial ponds. Despite this, the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi remains strong, with devotees uniting in their admiration of Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom, new beginnings, and the remover of obstacles.