Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada. This day is considered very special for worshipping Lord Ganesha and seeking his blessings. Devotees offer prayers to Lord Ganesha, asking for his guidance, protection, and removal of obstacles from their lives.
According to Pandit Saurabh Kumar Mishra, Ganesh Chaturthi will be on 7th September 2024. This year is especially significant as it falls under Chitra Nakshatra and Brahma Yoga, making the day even more favourable for spiritual practices. The Chaturthi Tithi will start on 6th September 2024 at 12:17 pm and will end on 7th September at 1:34 pm.
As the festival is based on Udayatithi (the Tithi at sunrise), Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on 7th September. The best time for Ganesh Puja is from 11:03 am to 1:34 pm on that day. Devotees are encouraged to perform their prayers and rituals during this time to receive maximum blessings from Lord Ganesha.
मूर्ति स्थापना, मूर्ति खरीदने का Shubh Muhurat
If you are planning to bring Lord Ganesha’s idol, also known as Bappa, into your home for Ganesh Chaturthi, it is important to choose the right time for both buying and installing the idol. Doing these activities during the shubh muhurat is believed to bring good fortune and blessings. Actions done at the right time are said to bring positive results.
You should not buy the idol at just any time. Choosing the right moment for the purchase is very important. Here are the auspicious times for buying and installing Bappa’s idol for Ganesh Chaturthi on 7th September 2024.
Shubh Muhurat to Buy Bappa’s Idol
- If you plan to buy the idol on 6th September 2024, the best time is from 6:36 PM to 7:45 PM.
- If buying later at night, the Nishita Kaal Muhurta from 11:56 PM to 12:42 AM is also a good time.
Shubh Muhurat for Ganpati Sthapana
Ganesh Chaturthi will be on 7th September 2024, and the best time to install the idol is during the Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat from 11:03 AM to 1:34 PM. This gives you 2 hours and 31 minutes to install the idol at the most auspicious time. Installing the idol during this time is believed to bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to your home.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Tithi
The Chaturthi Tithi begins on 6th September 2024 at 3:01 PM and ends on 7th September at 7:37 PM. This marks Lord Ganesha’s arrival, and it is important to follow the timings for the rituals to get maximum blessings.
When choosing the idol, it is advised to bring one where Lord Ganesha is either lying down or sitting. Having such an idol is believed to bring peace, harmony, and happiness to your family.
By following these auspicious timings and traditions, you can ensure that your celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi is spiritually fulfilling and brings positive energy to your home.
Ganesh Chaturthi Visarjan Date
Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day festival celebrated with great devotion. The festival ends with the immersion of Lord Ganesha’s idol, called Ganesh Visarjan, on Anant Chaturdashi. This is the final day when devotees bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa, praying for his return next year and seeking his blessings. In 2024, Ganesh Visarjan will take place on Tuesday, 17th September.
Puja Method for Ganesh Chaturthi (पूजा विधि)
Performing the Ganpati puja is an important part of the festival. Here’s how you can do it with devotion:
- Prepare the Area: Choose a clean, quiet spot in your home and set up a small altar for Lord Ganesha. Place his idol or picture on this seat.
- Purification: Cleanse the idol or picture with Gangajal (holy water) before starting the worship.
- Decoration and Offerings: Decorate Lord Ganesha with roli (red powder), sandalwood paste, and flowers. Apply sindoor on his trunk as a mark of respect and offer durva (a type of grass) that he loves.
- Lighting the Lamp: Light a lamp with ghee (clarified butter) and burn incense to create a positive atmosphere.
- Offering Prasad: Offer modak (a sweet Ganesha loves) and fruits as prasad.
- Aarti and Mantra Chanting: Conclude by chanting the aarti and mantra “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah”. Offer your prayers and seek his blessings for success, happiness, and peace.
By following these steps, you can perform the Ganesh Puja at home and receive Lord Ganesha’s blessings. Ganesh Visarjan, which marks the end of the festival, is a moment when devotees send off Ganpati with hope and prayers for his return next year.
