This ritual is called the Pranapratishhtha. Pandits (Hindu Priests) then symbolically invokes energy into the statue by chanting mantras. The mandapas are then erected by devotees. Ganesha Chaturthi begins with the setting of these Ganesh deities (murthys) in bright decorated temporary structures called mandapas. Many Hindu temples in Canada, US, UK, Trinidad and Guyana also carry-out Ganesh Chaturthi events. Some other states where large processions are also present include Goa, Gujurat, Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. In recent years, Ganesh Chaturthi has become more popular and expanded in other states and countries where Hindus reside. The largest celebrations take place in the India state of Maharashtra. This festival is observed in the lunar month of bhadrapada shukla paksha chathurthi madhyahana vyapini purvaviddha. The celebration lasts usually for 10-12 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi. The date usually falls between 19th of August and 20th of September. The popular Hindu festival is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (4th day of the waxing moon). This year in 2015, it falls on Thursday, September 17th IST. Ganesh Chaturthi is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada and therefore usually falls between mid August and mid September on an annual basis. Ganesh Chaturthi (also called Vinayaka Chaturthi) is a Hindu festival for Lord Ganesh. Ganesh Chaturthi – Ganpati Bappa Morya – 2015