At the end of the festival, the idols are immersed (and dissolve) in a body of water such as a lake or pond. At home, an appropriately-sized clay image is installed and worshipped by offering puja and prasad (typically Modaks and laddus) with family and friends. The public celebration involves installing clay images of Ganesha in public pandals (temporary shrines) and group worship. The grand festival celebrated throughout India, especially in Maharashtra and Telengana includes worshipping by families at home, by people at their places of work and in public. Celebrations are traditionally held on the fourth day of the first fortnight (Shukla Chaturthi) in the month of Bhaadrapada in the Hindu calendar.
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