Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Key Dates, Puja Timings, and Celebrations
Essential Information
* Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 falls on Friday, September 6th. * The Vinayak Chaturdashi Puja will start at 03:01 PM on September 6th and end with Ganesh Visarjan on September 17th. * Devotees will observe the Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat between 11:03 AM and 1:43 PM.
Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi
* Celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh, the Hindu deity of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. * Involves the installation of Ganesh idols in homes and public places, followed by prayers and offerings.
Key Highlights
* 2024 marks the 8th day of Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. * The Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat is considered the most auspicious time for worship. * Processions and cultural events take place during Ganesh Chaturthi, leading up to the final immersion of the Ganesh idols in water bodies.
Additional Information
* Lord Ganesh is known for removing obstacles and bringing success and prosperity. * The festival also symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil. * Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, and Karnataka.
Comments