Come the months of August and September, also known as the Hindu month Bhadrapada, and we start with the preparations of welcoming lord Ganesh for Ganesh Chaturthi. This festival which falls on the fourth day of the waxing moon period celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesh (and so the name Chaturthi).
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated by installing the idol of lord Ganesha, doing Puja and serving him all through his stay on earth. People can do a Ganesh puja at home or get his idol, do puja and finally immerse the idol going forward. Ganesh stapana can be done for one and half days, three days, five days, seven days or ten days, after which the idol is in water. Â Â
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2024
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on September 7, 2024.
Ganesh Stapana Mahurat
The Ganesh Sthapana Mahurat on September 7, 2024, is between 11.03 AM to 01.34 PM.
Puja essentials
- Raw rice
- Mango leaves
- Water
- Red cloth
- Lamp
- Lamp wicks
- Oil
- Ghee
- Incense sticks
- Camphor
- Bananas
- Flowers
- Sandal wood
- Betel leaves and betel nuts
How to do Ganesh Stapana and Puja?
- Before starting with the Ganesh Stapana, clean the place nicely.
- The Ganesh idol should be placed in the East or North-East direction as per Vastu. Never place the idol in the South.
- Place a pedestal on which the Ganesh idol will be installed. On the pedestal, spread a yellow or a red cloth and on this, make the idol sit.
- Next, sprinkle Gangajal using the Durva on lord Ganesh. Apply haldi and kumkum and akshat.
- Offer janau and crown. Put the garland around lord Ganesh and offer flowers to the lord.
- Do the Ganesh Puja and also worship Lord Ganesh’s parents – Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
- Do the Ganesh Aarti
- As Prasad, offer Modaks, considered to be lord Ganesha’s favourite food.
Eco-friendly visarajan
While festivals bring cheer with them, they also bring along pollution- noise and environment pollution.  We should be responsible towards our environment and do whatever is possible of us to prevent this pollution. One of the ways is to follow eco-friendly visarjan.
- Opt for Ganpati made of eco-friendly materials that can easily dissolve when you do visarjan.
- Opt for community Visarjan.
- Do Visarajan of your Ganpati murthi and once it dissolves , throw the mud-water in your garden or building’s garden.
FAQs
When is Ganesh Chaturthi?
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on September 7, 2024.
What flowers are offered to Lord Ganesha?
Lord Ganesha is believed to like Hibiscus and Durva and so they are offered to him during this festival.
Who is the vahan of Lord Ganesha?
Mushak is the vahan of Lord Ganesha.
According to Vastu, what does Lord Ganesha’s trunk on the left side depict?
Lord Ganesha’s trunk on the left side means calmness and prosperity. It is recommended to always choose an idol where the trunk is on the left side.
When is Ganesh Immersion Day?
Ganesh Immersion Day is on September 17, 2024.
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