Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Ganesh Chaturthi The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. There is a tradition of worshiping Lord Ganesha on this special day.
By worshiping on this day the seeker gets blessings of happiness and prosperity. This day is especially celebrated as the birthday of Lord Shri Ganesha.
When will Ganesh Chaturthi festival be celebrated in the year 2023?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 date and time
According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturthi date of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha will be from 02:09 pm on 18th September to 03:13 pm on 19th September. In such a situation, the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated with great pomp on Tuesday, 19 September 2023. On this day, Puja Muhurta will be from 11:01 am to 01:26 pm.
In which direction should the idol be placed?
According to Vastu experts, Lord Ganesha should be kept facing west, north or north-east. Since Lord Shiva resides in the north direction and is considered highly auspicious, try to keep the idol facing that direction. Additionally, ensure that the back side of the Ganpati idol or picture faces the main entrance or exit door of the house. Avoid placing the idol in the south direction as it is not a good place.
Ganesh Chaturthi Puja
According to the scriptures, on the festival day of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, devotees should take a bath, meditate in the morning and clean the place of worship thoroughly. After this, worship Lord Ganesha duly. In the auspicious time, install the idol of Lord Ganesha by spreading a new cloth on a clean platform in the north-east corner and worship it every morning and evening. Be sure to perform aarti after puja.
Ganesh Chaturthi puja method
Keeping in mind the auspicious time on Ganesh Chaturthi date, first of all keep the idol of Lord Ganesha in the north, east or north-east part of your house. Take the worship material and sit on a pure seat. Place the Kalash in the east direction of the idol of Lord Ganesha and light a lamp in the southeast. Chant the mantra Om Pundarikakshay Namah while sprinkling water on yourself.
Salute Lord Ganesha and apply tilak on the forehead after rinsing three times. After the asana, bathe Lord Ganesha with Panchamrit. Offer them clothes, sacred thread, sandalwood, Akshat, incense, lamp, naivedya and fruits. Perform Aarti of Lord Ganesha and seek blessings for fulfillment of wishes.
Which flowers does Lord Ganesha like?
Ganesh Chaturthi: Lord Ganesha likes red flowers as well as yellow saffron marigold (marigold) flowers, and it is offered in his puja. This flower is important in Indian culture and is also considered a symbol of good health. In festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, people use these flowers in their worship and worship.
How did Ganesh Chaturthi start?
To explain in simple words, the tradition of Ganeshotsav started from the city of Pune, Maharashtra, this festival is celebrated all over India and many parts of the world has its origin from the city of Pune, Maharashtra. During the 10 days of this festival, the city of Pune is completely immersed in religious spirit.
Pune’s Ganeshotsav is famous all over the world. This festival was started by Shivaji Maharaj’s mother Jijabai during his childhood. Subsequently, the Peshwas promoted this festival and Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak gave it national recognition.
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What is most dear to Lord Ganesha?
Lord Ganesha loves vermillion and doob the most. He likes red dhoti and green clothes. He has a special fondness for favorite foods like jaggery modaks, boondi laddus, and betel nuts. When we worship him, we make offerings of vermillion, doob, and these grains so that he comes to us and fulfills our wishes.
Why is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated for 10 days?
It is said that Ved Vyas had sought the help of Lord Ganesha to write the Mahabharata. Vyas ji started composing on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, and Ganesh ji wrote the composition for 10 consecutive days. Therefore this festival is celebrated for 10 days.
When is Ganesh Visarjan 2023?
According to the Vedic calendar, Ganpati Bappa bid farewell on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. It has been told in the almanac that this year the Ganesh Chaturthi festival will conclude on Thursday, 28 September 2023 and Ganesh immersion will be done across the country on the same day.
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