Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi will occur in 2023. Date, Background, Meaning, and Rituals

India is a nation with many different cultures and customs, and festivals there are very important for bringing people together and honoring the country’s rich history. Vinayaka Chaturthi, often referred to as Ganesh Chaturthi, is one such event that is enthusiastically observed in the southern state of Kerala. The birth of Lord Ganesha, the adored elephant-headed god, is commemorated on this auspicious event, which occupies a unique place in the hearts of Keralites. It fosters community, fosters a feeling of commitment, and emphasizes the value of protecting the environment.

Date & time for Kerala’s Vinayaka Chaturthi in 2023

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated during Shukla Paksha Chaturthi at Chingam Masam in Kerala, where it is more often referred to as Vinayaka Chaturthi. Chingam, the first month of the year according to the Malayalam calendar, falls during the Simha Solar month according to other calendars.

Drik Panchang claims that this year’s celebration will take place on August 20. The Chaturthi starts on August 19 at 10:19 PM and finishes on August 21 at 12:21 AM. The shubh Puja muhurata is anticipated to be observed on August 20 from 11:06 AM to 1:43 PM.

Vinayak Chaturthi in Kerala in 2023: A Historical Perspective

Vinayaka Chaturthi has historical roots that date back thousands of years. Hindu legend holds that Ganesha’s mother, Goddess Parvati, fashioned her son from the soil on her own body. While she had a bath, she designated him as her doorkeeper and told him not to let anybody inside. Ganesha forbade Lord Shiva, Parvati’s husband, from entering when he came back, starting a bloody conflict. In a final act of rage, Lord Shiva severed Ganesha’s head. Ganesha had a new life once Shiva realized his error and replaced his head with an elephant’s. The occurrence serves as a metaphor for the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

Vinayak Chaturthi in Kerala in 2023: Puja Rituals

Extensive ceremonies and vivacious festivities characterize Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations in Kerala.

Get up early and take a bath to start your day. then prepare to do your pooja.
Put a Ganesha statue on a piece of wood.
Create a specific mark on the forehead, light a candle, use yellow flowers, and cover Ganesha in yellow clothing.
Prasads like as Modak or Laddoo, sweet Paan, a combination of five fruits, and bananas are all appropriate.
Pray particularly and ask Lord Ganesha for his blessings.
Waving a light in front of the statue will conclude the puja.
Offer Ganesha simple, pure food in the evening before breaking your fast, and share water with the Moon.