When is Lord Ganesha’s Festival in 2023—September 18 or September 19?
An auspicious ten-day Hindu celebration, Ganesh Chaturthi also goes by the name Vinayaka Chaturthi. The holiday is very important to our culture since it marks the anniversary of the birth of the Hindu deity Ganesha, the god of plenty and knowledge. The deity of clearing barriers, Lord Ganesha, is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The event is enthusiastically and lovingly observed by Lord Ganesha’s followers all across the globe. The Lord Ganesha statue is brought by the worshippers, who either erect it in their residence or a public pandal (a set of ornately constructed outdoor tents). But as Ganeshotsav approaches, uncertainty over the festival’s actual date develops, and many people are wondering if the festivities will begin on September 18 or 19. Continue reading:
Date And Shubh Muhurat For Ganesh Chaturthi
There is a lot of misunderstanding about the Ganesh Chaturthi festival date. Let’s look at the facts and the real date. Lord Ganesha is said to have been born between the months of August and September, during the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. Ganesh Chaturthi will be held on September 19, Tuesday, while the Visarjan will happen on September 28, according to Drik Pachang.
The auspicious Tithi to welcome Lord Ganesha will begin at 12:39 PM on September 18 and go until 1:43 PM on September 19 (all times local). On September 28, when Lord Ganesha will be submerged in the river heading toward his home, the ten-day celebration will come to a close.
How Do You Celebrate Lord Ganesha’s Ten-Day Festival?
Then, Lord Ganesha is worshipped every day with beautiful Bhajans and prasad offerings of his favorite foods, including modaks, coconuts, and jaggery. Lord Ganesha’s idol is immersed in the rivers on the tenth day of the grand festival, which marks the end of the celebrations. This ritual, known as Visarjan, is accompanied by drumming, singing, and dancing and represents his return to Mount Kailash, the location of his parents Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
May Lord Ganesha bless you with knowledge and wealth on this Ganesh Chaturthi.
