07 SEPTEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women pray during the Ganesh Festival at Central World in Bangkok. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesh. It is a 10-day festival marking the birthday of Ganesh, who is widely worshiped for his auspicious beginnings. Ganesh is the patron of arts and sciences, the deity of intellect and wisdom -- identified by his elephant head. The holiday is celebrated for 10 days, in 2014, most Hindu temples will submerge their Ganesh shrines and deities on September 7.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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