lord ganesha occupies a special god status in hindu traditions , and is considered as the bestower of all auspiciousness and destroyer of all negativity . commonly these celebratory celebrations last from seven to 11 days , concluding with a nimajjan ceremony ( partaking the deities in the shores of lake / pond / water / sea / ocean etc ) . these celebrations are splendidly carried out in india amidst strict security as most participate . nevertheless ; several indian hindu communities spread down the global from australia to northern america have performed with no less bombast .
Lord Ganesha is important for Hindus.