Ganesh Chaturthi is a major Hindu festival that marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the revered son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm, this ten-day festival culminates with the Visarjan (immersion) of Lord Ganesha’s idol. In 2024, Ganesh Chaturthi will begin on Saturday, September 7, and conclude with the grand Ganesh Visarjan on Tuesday, September 17.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Date and Time
The Chaturthi Tithi, the fourth day of the lunar phase, will commence on September 6 at 3:01 PM and end on September 7 at 5:37 PM. The most auspicious time for performing the Murti Sthapana (installation of Lord Ganesha’s idol) and Ganesh Puja falls within this period.
Muhurat for Lord Ganesha Murti Sthapana
For those looking to welcome Lord Ganesha into their homes or temples, the best time for Murti Sthapana on September 7 is during the Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat from 11:04 AM to 1:35 PM. This two-hour-and-thirty-one-minute window is considered the most favorable for installing the idol and conducting the necessary rituals with devotion.
Best Practices for Murti Sthapana
Astrologers recommend performing Murti Sthapana on Chaturthi or Chaturdashi Tithi, ideally on a Sunday, during the Navamsha of the Sun, and when the Chitra or Jyeshta Nakshatra is prevalent. The idol should face either East or West upon installation. While the idol may be brought home prior to Ganesh Chaturthi, it should only be installed during the auspicious time on Chaturthi Tithi. Installing it a day earlier is considered inappropriate.
Moon Sighting During Ganesh Chaturthi: What to Avoid
It is traditionally considered inauspicious to sight the moon during Ganesh Chaturthi. The mythological belief stems from a story where Lord Ganesha cursed the moon for mocking him. To avoid bad luck, avoid moon sightings during these times:
- September 6: From 3:01 PM to 8:17 PM (5 hours 16 minutes)
- September 7: From 9:30 AM to 8:46 PM (11 hours 15 minutes)
Why is Ganesh Utsav Celebrated for Ten Days?
The ten-day celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi has its roots in Hindu mythology. According to the Puranas, the festival commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom. Legend has it that Sage Vyasa invited Lord Ganesha to transcribe the Mahabharata. Ganesha wrote continuously for ten days, after which he took a dip in the Saraswati River. This event is believed to inspire the tradition of celebrating Ganesh Utsav for ten days.
Ganesh Visarjan 2024
The ten-day celebration will conclude with the Ganesh Visarjan on September 17. Devotees will bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with grand processions, music, and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya,” marking the end of the festival until the following year.
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