Ganesh Chaturthi commemoratesthe birth of Lord Ganesh, the God of Wisdom, Wealth, and Fortune. Thefestival is a symbol of new beginnings and represents a new dawn. It is said that worshipping Lord Ganesha is essentialbefore a newbeginning. His blessing not only provides the strength and wisdom to proceed, but it also removes any impediments to success.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 is on September 07, Saturday
Ganesh Visarjan 2024 is on September 17, Tuesday
Shubh Muhurat & Important timing on Ganesh Chathurthi 2024 (Ujjain, India):
Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Time - 11:08 AM to 1:33 PM
Time To Avoid Moon Sighting- 9:42 AM to 8:58 PM
Chaturthi tithi timing - September 18, 12:39 PM to September 19, 1:43 PM
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Vinayaka Chaturthi that falls on Bhadrapada month is called Ganesh Chaturthi
When is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?
Ganesh Chaturthi usually a 10 days festival which starts on the shukla paksha chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon) in the month of Bhadrapada according to the Indian calendar. It usuallyfalls between August 19 and September 20 on the English calendar. Ganesh chaturthi festival ends on the day of Anant Chaturdasi, fourteenth day of bhadrapad shukla paksha.
Other names of Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh chaturthi is known by different names. In north India Ganesh chaturthi (Hindi: गणेश चतुर्थी, Gujarati: ગણેશ ચતુર્થી, ) is popular, in Maharashtra the festival is also known as Ganeshotsav (Marathi: गणेशोत्सव). In Andhra Pradesh andTelangana, the name Vinayaka Chavithi (Telugu: వినాయక చవితి) and in Tamil nadu Vinayaka Chaturthi (Tamil: விநாயக சதுர்த்தி) is popular. Regardless of the name, the spirit and enthusiam of Ganesh Chaturthi remains the same through out thecountry.
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Aum Ekadantaya Vidmahe, Vakratundaya Dheemahi, Tat-no Dantih Prachodayaat.
The history behind Ganesh Chaturthi
According to mythology, Ganeshji was created by Goddess Parvati with sandal paste that she used for her bath. Being the deity of power, she evoked Ganesh with such strength that even the biggest of Gods could not face him at war. During such awar between the Gods, Lord Shiva accidentally chopped of Ganesha's head that elicited Parvati's rage. To satisfy his wife, Lord Shiva along with the other Gods fixed the head of a baby elephant on Ganesha's trunk. Hence Lord Ganesha with theelephant head was created. On this auspicious day of Ganesh Chaturthi , Lord Shiva declared that Ganesha will be the only deity who would be worshipped ahead of any other God. He would always be worshipped as a symbol of knowledge, wisdom andstrength.
Rituals of Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganeshotsav is the biggest festival in Maharashtra. Different types of statues of lord Ganesha are made with clay and colour for this festival.
The worship begins with the priest chanting mantras to invoke life into the idol and the Lord is bathed with sandalwood paste and kumkum. This is known as 'pranapratistha'.
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Modak is a sweet made of coconut and Jaggery
Different tributes are offered to the lord that include the traditional 'modak' which is a conical sweet made up of coconut and jaggery. Other things like coconut, jaggery, durva (a special type of tri-bladed grass) and red flowers are also usedfor the puja.
Traditionally, 21 modaks and 21 durvas are essential for the puja.
On the 11th day, the idols are bid adieu by immersing them in water. This 'visharjan' is preceded by last rites of worshipping the deity with coconut and flowers; this is usually associated with long processions and huge crowds.
In Andhra Pradesh, along with the usual clay idols of Ganesha, turmeric and plaster of paris are also used to make idols that are then worshipped alongside. Special sweet meals are prepared for the puja. Kudumu is the local version of 'modak'there; other items include panakam (a cardamom flavoured spicy drink), vadapappu (soaked lentils) and chalividi (a sweet rice preparation).
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Important Timings On Ganesh Chaturthi 2024
| Sunrise | September 07, 6:14 AM |
| Sunset | September 07, 6:34 PM |
| Chaturthi Tithi Timings | September 06, 03:01 PM - September 07, 05:37 PM |
| Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Time | September 07, 11:10 AM - 01:38 PM |
| Time To Avoid Moon Sighting | September 07, 09:29 AM - 08:57 PM |
| Ganesh Mantra | श्री वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्य कोटी समप्रभा निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्व-कार्येशु सर्वदा॥ |
| Place : Ujjain [ India ] See More | |
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A Ganesh idol being immersed in water after Ganesh Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi is not only the most coveted festival that is celebrated in the western part of India but is also a source of work and business to many artisans across the region.
FAQs
- 1: When is the Ganesh Sthapana muhurat 2024?
- Ganesh Sthapana is done during the Madhyahna Kaal on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The Madhyahna Kaal Ganesh Puja will be from 11:08 AM - 01:33 PM on September 19, 2023. The Ganesh Idol can be brought home when the Chaturthi Tithibegins at September 06, 3:01 pm.
(The mentioned timings are in IST, for Ujjain. Click here to change the location.)
- Ganesh Sthapana is done during the Madhyahna Kaal on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The Madhyahna Kaal Ganesh Puja will be from 11:08 AM - 01:33 PM on September 19, 2023. The Ganesh Idol can be brought home when the Chaturthi Tithibegins at September 06, 3:01 pm.
- 2: What are the differences between Ganesh Chaturthi and Ganesh Jayanti?
- Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Bhadrapada month (Bhadrapada Vinayaka Chaturthi), and Ganesh Jayanti is observed during theShukla Paksha Chaturthi of Magha month (Magha Sankashti Chaturthi). The Chaturthi Tithi falling on the Shukla Paksha of any month is called Sankashti Chaturthi, while the one falling on the Krishna Paksha is called Vinayaka Chaturthi. Both GaneshJayanti and Ganesh Chaturthi are celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha, but the latter one is more widely recognized. According to Puranic legends, Ganesh Jayanti is when Goddess Parvati created Lord Ganesh, and Ganesh Chaturthi is when LordGanesha descends from his abode on Mount Kailash to visit his brother, Lord Karthikeya.
- 3: When should we avoid Moon sighting on Ganesh Chaturthi 2023?
- The Moon will rise at September 07, 9:29 am and set at 8:57 pm.
According to ancient scriptures such as the Mudgala Purana, the Skanda Purana, and the Brahmanda Purana, a significant incident occurred involving Chandradev, the Lord of the Moon, and Lord Ganesh. Chandradev ridiculed and laughed at Lord Ganesh'sphysical appearance, provoking the anger of Lord Ganesh. Lord Ganesh cursed Chandradev in response, causing him to disappear from the Universe. Upon realizing his mistake and expressing his sincere apology, Chandradev sought forgiveness from LordGanesha. In a merciful gesture, Lord Ganesha modified the curse, decreeing that anyone who gazes at the Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi would be susceptible to false accusations.
- The Moon will rise at September 07, 9:29 am and set at 8:57 pm.
Ganesh Chaturthi festival dates between 2020 & 2030
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Saturday, 22nd of August |
| 2021 | Friday, 10th of September |
| 2022 | Wednesday, 31st of August |
| 2023 | Tuesday, 19th of September |
| 2024 | Saturday, 7th of September |
| 2025 | Wednesday, 27th of August |
| 2026 | Monday, 14th of September |
| 2027 | Saturday, 4th of September |
| 2028 | Wednesday, 23rd of August |
| 2029 | Tuesday, 11th of September |
| 2030 | Sunday, 1st of September |
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