Ganesh Chaturthi – September 18th or 19th? Your Complete Guide
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: The highly awaited festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha is approaching. Continue reading to discover the date of this year’s celebration.
Ganesh Chaturthi, alternatively called Vinayak Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav, stands as a prominent Hindu festival widely celebrated across India with immense enthusiasm. This festival serves as a tribute to the birth of Lord Ganesha, a revered Hindu deity and the offspring of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In various Indian states, notably Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Goa, Lord Ganesha holds a special place in the hearts of people as the deity symbolizing fresh starts, the remover of hindrances, and the embodiment of wisdom and intellect.
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Clay idols of Ganesha are set up in both individual households and grand public pandals as part of the celebration. Each day, offerings of prasad are made, featuring delectable items like modaka, which is considered to be Ganesha’s beloved sweet. This ritual is accompanied by prayers and fasting. The festival concludes on the tenth day with a grand procession through the streets, culminating in the immersion of the idol in nearby water bodies.
When Is Ganesh Chaturthi? September 18 or 19?
Ganesh Chaturthi typically falls between August and September, coinciding with the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. As the Ganeshotsav festival draws near, there’s often uncertainty regarding the precise commencement date, with questions arising about whether the celebrations will kick off on September 18 or 19. Rest assured, we are here to provide clarity. Continue reading for the details.
According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Ganesha’s birth is believed to have occurred in the Gregorian months of August or September, corresponding to the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month in the Hindu calendar. In the year 2023, Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on Tuesday, September 19, and the culmination of the festival, Ganesh Visarjan, is set to take place on Thursday, September 28.
The auspicious time for welcoming Lord Ganesha home on Chaturthi Tithi will commence at 12:39 PM on September 18, 2023, and conclude at 01:43 PM on September 19, 2023, as per the Drik Panchang. The ten-day Ganesha Utsav festival will conclude on September 28 with the immersion ceremony, Ganesha Visarjan.
