Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Anantapur Village Skips Ganesh Chaturthi Amid Traditional Festival
People in Settur village usually celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi like many others across India.
This year, they have chosen not to hold that celebration.
Their own traditional festival, called the Maremma Ammavari Utsavams, begins on Tuesday.
The two festivals are happening at the same time this year.
The village festival includes preparing non-vegetarian food.
Residents believe it would not be appropriate to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi during their festival.
Instead, they will take part in the Maremma Ammavari Utsavams.
The village normally holds its festival shortly before Ganesh Chaturthi.
Residents of Settur village in Anantapur district will not organize Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations this year.
The village’s 10-day Maremma Ammavari Utsavams are scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
The annual village festivities usually take place one or two days before Vinayaka Chavithi.
Residents said it would be inappropriate to hold Ganesh celebrations while their festival is underway.
Non-vegetarian food is traditionally prepared during the Maremma Ammavari Utsavams, prompting residents to participate only in that event.
- Who
- Residents of Settur village in Basampalli mandal, Anantapur district.
- What
- They have decided not to organize Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations this year and will participate in the Maremma Ammavari Utsavams instead.
- When
- This year, with the Maremma Ammavari Utsavams beginning on Tuesday and coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.
- Where
- Settur village, Basampalli mandal, Anantapur district.
- Why
- Residents believe Ganesh Chaturthi should not be held while their traditional festival is underway, particularly because non-vegetarian food is prepared during it.
- Village
- Settur
- Administrative area
- Basampalli mandal, Anantapur district
- Decision
- No Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations will be organized in the village this year
- Alternative event
- Maremma Ammavari Utsavams
- Festival start
- Tuesday
- Usual timing
- The village festival is usually held one or two days before Vinayaka Chavithi
- Traditional practice
- Non-vegetarian food is prepared during the village festival