Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Ganesh Chaturthi, which is also known as Vinayagar Chaturthi and Vinayaka Chaturthi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day festival that starts on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, that typically occurs between August and September in the Gregorian calendar.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 date
According to the Vedic Panchang, this year, Ganesh Chaturthi will begin on September 7, 2024, and end on September 17.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Timings
Ganesh Puja is preferred during Madhyahna Kala, which is equivalent to midday according to Hindu division of the day. Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat is 11:03 AM to 01:34 PM. The Chaturthi Tithi will begin from 03:01 PM on Sep 06, 2024.
According to the Panchang, the auspicious time for the Ganpati Sthapna on September 7 will be from 11:03 AM to 1:34 PM.
Additionally, Abhijit Muhurat will be from 11:54 AM to 12:44 PM. Furthermore, Vijay Muhurat will occur from 2:24 PM to 3:14 PM. Meanwhile, Sarvath Siddhi Yog will be from 12:34 PM to the next day at 6:03 AM.
Ganesh Chaturthi significance
According to religious texts, Lord Ganesha was born on the fourth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Bhadrapada. Therefore, on this day, Lord Ganesha is welcomed with great celebrations.
Also, during this period, Lord Ganesha is worshipped with rituals and devotion for ten days, after which he is bid farewell.
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of major festivals in India owing to its rich history and cultural significance.
On the festival day, people bring clay idols of Vinayaka to their homes. Furthermore, Ganesh puja is also performed outside, in local tents/pandals etc.
Ganesh Chaturthi public holiday
Meanwhile, it is worth noting that Ganesh Chaturthi is not a public holiday in India. It is a regional holiday observed only in certain states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
