lord ganesha occupies a minor god status in hindu tradition , and is considered as the bestower of all auspiciousness and destroyer of all negativity . typically these festive proceedings lasts from one to 11 days , starting with a nimajjan dance ( immersing the deity in the sediments of lake / pond / estuary / marine / ocean etc ) . these celebrated are splendidly carried out in india upon stiff security as people participate . notably ; several indian hindu tribes dispersed across the globe from australia to north america have celebrated with no less pomp .
Lord Ganesha is important for Hindus.