Monday,
18,and 19, September
Date may vary
Ganesh Chaturthi / Ganesh Puja is majorly a national festival, which is marked with the installation of Ganesh clay idols both publicly and privately. The festival celebrates Lord Vinayaka or Ganesh as the God of new beginnings and remover of hurdles. Lord Ganesh is worshipped for prosperity and knowledge.
Ganesha Chaturthi 2023:
इस दिन है गणेश चतुर्थी व्रत, पढ़ें गणेश चतुर्थी व्रत कथा
इस दिन है गणेश चतुर्थी व्रत, पढ़ें गणेश चतुर्थी व्रत कथा
इस दिन भगवान गणेश की पूजा होती है और उनका व्रत रखा जाता है। शाम को चांद को
अर्घ्य देकर व्रत पूरा होता है। इस दिन सुबह सवेरे स्नान करके स्वच्छ कपड़े पहनकर भगवान
अर्घ्य देकर व्रत पूरा होता है। इस दिन सुबह सवेरे स्नान करके स्वच्छ कपड़े पहनकर भगवान
गणेश की अराधना करनी चाहिए। कहा जाता है कि भगवान गणेश विघ्नहर्ता है और सभी की मनोकामनाएं
पूरी करते हैं। इसलिए इस दिन व्र रखने से सभी प्रकार के संकटों से मुक्ति मिलती है। इस दिन
ऊं चतुराय नमः, ऊं गजाननाय नमः, ऊं विघ्नराजाय नमः, ऊं प्रसन्नात्मने नमः मंत्रों का जाप करना चाहिए।
पूरी करते हैं। इसलिए इस दिन व्र रखने से सभी प्रकार के संकटों से मुक्ति मिलती है। इस दिन
ऊं चतुराय नमः, ऊं गजाननाय नमः, ऊं विघ्नराजाय नमः, ऊं प्रसन्नात्मने नमः मंत्रों का जाप करना चाहिए।
गणेश चतुर्थी की कथा
कथानुसार एक बार मां पार्वती स्नान करने से पूर्व अपनी मैल से एक सुंदर बालक को उत्पन्न किया और उसका नाम गणेश रखा। फिर उसे अपना द्वारपाल बना कर दरवाजे पर पहरा देने का आदेश देकर स्नान करने चली गई।
थोड़ी देर बाद भगवान शिव आए और द्वार के अन्दर प्रवेश करना चाहा तो गणेश ने उन्हें अन्दर जाने से रोक दिया।
इस पर भगवान शिव क्रोधित हो गए और अपने त्रिशूल से गणेश के सिर को काट दिया और द्वार के अन्दर चले गए।
जब मां पार्वती ने पुत्र गणेश जी का कटा हुआ सिर देखा तो अत्यंत क्रोधित हो गई। तब ब्रह्मा, विष्णु सहित सभी देवताओं ने
उनकी स्तुति कर उनको शांत किया और भोलेनाथ से बालक गणेश को जिंदा करने का अनुरोध किया। महामृत्युंजय रुद्र उनके अनुरोध
को स्वीकारते हुए एक गज के कटे हुए मस्तक को श्री गणेश के धड़ से जोड़ कर उन्हें पुनर्जीवित कर दिया।
Ganesh Chaturthi Holidays 2021-2028
The following table outlines the schedule of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival for the next 10 years:
History Of Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh can also be known by the names Heramba, Ekadanta, Ganapati, Vinayaka and Pillaiyar. Ganesh Chaturthi / Ganesh Puja is one of the widely celebrated Hindu festivals in the country. The blessings of this God are invoked at religious ceremonies since he is the one who can all difficulties to success, especially when people are commencing a new business or an enterprise. Lord Vinayaka is known as the fortune giver and one who can assist to avoid natural calamities. He is also the patron god of traveling. Vinayaka is portrayed with an elephant’s head on a human body. According to Hindu customs, Lord Ganesh is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
2023 Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh. On Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. It is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Currently Ganesh Chaturthi day falls in month of August or September in English calendar.
The Ganeshotsav, the festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day. On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesh in water body after a gala street procession.
Ganapati Sthapana and Ganapati Puja Muhurat
Ganesh Puja is preferred during Madhyahna as it is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Madhyahna Kala. Madhyahna Kala is equivalent to midday according to Hindu division of the day.
As per Hindu time-keeping, the time duration between sunrise to sunset is divided into five equal parts. These five parts are known as Pratahkala, Sangava, Madhyahna, Aparahna and Sayankal. Ganapati Sthapana and Ganapati Puja on Ganesha Chaturthi are done during Madhyahna part of the day and as per Vedic astrology it is considered the most appropriate time for Ganesha Puja.
During midday, Ganesha devotees perform detailed ritualistic Ganesha Puja which is known as Shodashopachara Ganapati Puja.
Prohibited Moon Sighting on Ganesha Chaturthi
It is believed that one should not sight the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi. Sighting moon on Ganesh Chaturthi creates Mithya Dosham or Mithya Kalank (कलंक) which means false accusation of stealing something.
As per Puranic legends, Lord Krishna was falsely accused of stealing precious jewel named Syamantaka. After seeing plights of Lord Krishna, Sage Narada informed that Lord Krishna sighted moon on the day of Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi and because of that he has been cursed with Mithya Dosha.
Sage Narada further informed Lord Krishna that God Chandra has been cursed by Lord Ganesha that anyone who sighted moon on Shukla Chaturthi during Bhadrapada month would be cursed with Mithya Dosha and would be tainted and dishonoured in the society. On the advice of sage Narada Lord Krishna observed Ganesha Chaturthi fasting to get rid of Mithya Dosha.
Mithya Dosha Prevention Mantra
Depending on start and end time of Chaturthi Tithi, sighting of moon might be prohibited for two consecutive days. According to DrikPanchang.com rules, Moon should not be sighted while Chaturthi Tithi is prevailing. Further, Moon risen during Chaturthi should not be sighted even if Chaturthi Tithi gets over before moonset.
सिंहः प्रसेनमवधीत्सिंहो जाम्बवता हतः।
सुकुमारक मारोदीस्तव ह्येष स्यमन्तकः॥
सुकुमारक मारोदीस्तव ह्येष स्यमन्तकः॥
Simhah Prasenamavadhitsimho Jambavata Hatah।
Sukumaraka Marodistava Hyesha Syamantakah॥
Sukumaraka Marodistava Hyesha Syamantakah॥
Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and Ganesh Chauth.
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