The 10-day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated between August and September, marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. This festival, observed in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada during Shukla Paksha (the waxing phase of the moon), holds profound astrological significance. The timing of Ganesh Chaturthi, following the new moon or Amavasya, is crucial. The new moon phase is considered a time for introspection and new beginnings, and as the moon begins to wax, it symbolizes growth and expansion—aligning perfectly with Ganesha’s role as the harbinger of prosperity and success.