Today was Gowri Habba, i.e. the day Goddess Gowri aka Parvati, is worshipped. Here’s the wiki page for the festival. Gowri is the mother of Lord Ganesha, and the festivals of Gowri and Ganesha are celebrated on consecutive days. Ganesh Chuturthi or Ganesha Habba (habba in Kannada means festival) is celebrated across the length and breadth of India (and by expats abroad!), while Gowri habba is more prevalent in the southern part of India.
Gowri Habba
August 24, 2017