lord ganesha possesses a special god status in hindu culture , and is considered as the bestower of all auspiciousness and destroyer of all negativity . typically these celebration celebrations last from one to 11 months , concluding with a nimajjan ceremony ( distancing the deity in the freshwater of lake / pond / sea / sea / ocean etc ) . these celebrations are beautifully carried out in india despite lax safety as thousands attend . consequently ; numerous asian hindu communities all across the planet from australia to north america have attended with no such solemnity .
Lord Ganesha is important for Hindus.