Vinayaka Chavithi 2024: Date, Timings, and Rituals to Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Date and Importance
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, will be celebrated on September 7, 2024. This festival honors the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the God of wisdom and new beginnings. The celebration begins with Chaturthi tithi on September 6 and ends on the next day, leading to some confusion regarding the exact date.
Shubh Muhurat for Ganesh Chaturthi 2024
For those preparing for the Ganesh Chaturthi Puja, the auspicious muhurat on September 7 is from 11:03 AM to 1:34 PM. City-specific timings include:
- Pune: 11:18 AM to 1:47 PM
- Mumbai: 11:22 AM to 1:51 PM
- New Delhi: 11:03 AM to 1:34 PM
- Gurgaon: 11:04 AM to 1:35 PM
- Noida: 11:03 AM to 1:33 PM
- Chennai: 10:53 AM to 1:21 PM
- Jaipur: 11:09 AM to 1:40 PM
- Hyderabad: 11:00 AM to 1:28 PM
- Chandigarh: 11:05 AM to 1:36 PM
- Kolkata: 10:20 AM to 12:49 PM
- Bengaluru: 11:04 AM to 1:31 PM
- Ahmedabad: 11:23 AM to 1:52 PM
Preparation for Ganesh Chaturthi at Home
Preparing your home for the festival is essential. Follow these steps for a successful celebration:
- Clean Your Home: Create a sacred space by cleaning thoroughly.
- Choose the Right Spot: Place the idol in the northeast corner.
- Set Up the Idol: Use a clean platform covered with yellow cloth.
- Decorate the Area: Use Rangoli, flowers, and sacred symbols to enhance the ambiance.
Essential Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Samagri
For the rituals, gather the following puja samagri:
- Chowki (Platform)
- Idol of Lord Ganesha
- Modak and Laddoo
- Betel Leaves and Nut
- Coconut and Seasonal Fruits
- Incense Sticks and Lamps
Ganesh Visarjan 2024
The festival will close with Ganesh Visarjan on September 17, 2024. Devotees immerse idols in water, symbolizing Lord Ganesha's return to Mount Kailash.
Bhog Offerings to Lord Ganesha
Offering an array of bhog items like modak, laddu, and kheer is customary, conveying devotion during this auspicious period.
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