Ganesh Chaturthi 2023
Lord Ganesh is celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi with great enthusiasm in states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Karnataka.
Ganesh Utsav auspicious Muhurat
The auspicious timing for celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi is from 02:09 pm on 18th September till 19th September at 03:13 pm. Between these two days Muhurat you can bring your Idol and cover it with a red cotton cloth and unveil it at the time of Sthapna.
Ganesha Idol Sthapna Timing
The Sthapna of Lord Ganesh idol has a great significance. Bappa bring prosperity and happines to homes. The ideal time for Ganesh Sthapna this year will be on 19th September between 11:07 am and 01:34 pm. Then after Sthapna he will be worshipped with full rituals and devotion for 10 consecutive days. And then on last day he will be immersed in water on the day of Anant Chaturdashi, September 28, 2023.
Pooja Ritulas
It is believed that pure devotion and dedication towards Ganesha will bless you with cheerful moments in life, blessings and success. You should perform pooja rituals very devotionally. You must chant mantras and sprinkle Ganga water all around where you have install the idol. Also keep in mind that Bappa is facing North direction. Made him sit on a pedestal and offer him Modak and Druva. Light the clay lamps around him and perform aarti of Ganpati Bappa after reciting his story with rich in hand.
Ganesh Chaturthi History
In Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesh is considered to be the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to the ancient legend, during a moment of intense fury, Lord Shiva beheaded Lord Ganesh. To console the grieving Goddess Parvati, he subsequently replaced the severed head with that of an elephant.
One day when goddess Parvati was going to take a bath, she told Ganesha to guard the door and he was so loyal that when Lord Shiva showed up, he even stopped him from entering. At the time, both didn’t know each other. Lord Shiva got really furious and ended up beheading him. When Parvati came out, she lashed out at Lord Shiva and threatened to destroy the universe, if he didn’t bring back Ganesha.
Lord Shiva realised his mistake and sent his troops into the forest to get the head of the first animal they saw in the forest. The troops came across an elephant and brought his head which was then placed over Ganesha body. He also accepted him as his own son. This transformation has led to Lord Ganesh being consistently depicted with an elephant’s head, a powerful physique, and four arms. Lord Ganesh, also known by various names like Ekdanta and Lambodara, is worshiped for his ability to alter people’s destinies and remove disasters and obstacles from their life paths.
Celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi
The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi has evolved over the centuries. The festival gained popularity in Maharashtra in the 17th century during the reign of the Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji. However, in the early 20th century, the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi was revitalised and transformed into a public event under the leadership of Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a prominent freedom fighter and social reformer. Bal Gangadhar Tilak saw the potential of Ganesh Chaturthi as a platform to bring people together, instill a sense of unity and patriotism, and promote social reform. He encouraged the installation of public Ganesha idols and organized processions and cultural events during the festival to foster a sense of community.