Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: According to Hindu mythology, every year Ganesha, the son of Gauri, descends from Kailash to earth for 10 days to be among his devotees and relieve their sufferings. These days are celebrated as Ganesh Utsav. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the fourth day of Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Bhadrapada. On this day, idols of Ganpati are installed in homes and large pandals where elaborate decorations and processions are organised.
In 2024, here are the details of Ganesh Chaturthi including date and puja muhurat.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Date:
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on September 7, 2024. The 10-day Ganesh Festival will begin on this day and conclude on Anant Chaturdashi, September 17, 2024, with the immersion of the Ganesh idol, marking his farewell.
Installation of Ganesh Muhurat idol:
According to the Panchang (Hindu calendar), Chaturthi Tithi of the month of Bhadrapada will begin at 3:01 PM on 6 September 2024 and end at 5:37 PM on 7 September 2024.
- Midday Ganesh Puja Muhurat: 11:10 AM – 01:39 PM (2 hours 29 minutes)
- Ganesh Visarjan (Immersion): September 17, 2024
- Forbidden Moon sighting time: 09:28 am – 08:59 pm
During this auspicious period, you can bring Ganpati into your home with full honour and enthusiasm, accompanied by traditional music and festivities, and perform the rituals with due reverence.
Why do we celebrate Ganesh Utsav for 10 days?
According to ancient scriptures, Ganesh Chaturthi It commemorates the birth anniversary of Ganapati, son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The Ganesh Festival consists of 10 days of meticulous worship of Ganpati, during which all the devotee’s tasks are believed to be successfully accomplished.
A mythological story goes that sage Vedavyasa invoked Ganesh Ji to transcribe the Mahabharata. While Vyasa recited verses, Ganapati wrote them down without interruption for 10 days, accumulating a layer of dust. On the tenth day, known as Anant Chaturdashi, Ganesh Ji bathed in the Saraswati River, purifying himself, and this practice became the tradition of celebrating Ganesh Utsav for 10 days.
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