Why Is the Sighting of the Moon Prohibited on Ganesh Chaturthi? — Ganesh Chaturthi, or Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of India’s biggest festivals and is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm, devotion, and austerity. The day that marks Lord Ganesha’s birth is referred to as Ganesh Chaturthi. Typically lasting ten days, Ganesh Chaturthi begins with the installation of Lord Ganesha’s idol in…