Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: From Puja Checklist to City-Wise Muhurat ...
Ganesh Chaturthi, an annual celebration honouring Lord Ganesh, is a joyous and spiritually significant festival observed worldwide, with India being the heart of the festivities.
Lord Ganesh, revered as the remover of obstacles and god of wisdom as well as prosperity, is a beloved and gentle deity in Hinduism, distinguished by his elephant head. In Hindu tradition, devotees typically pay homage to Lord Ganesh first when visiting a temple, seeking his blessings and guidance to ensure a successful and prosperous start to any new venture.
Thus, this festive celebration goes beyond mere tradition, serving as a way to deeply connect with spirituality and community.
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a revered 10-day festival celebrated every year on September 7 with immense zeal and devotion.
During this auspicious time, families and communities unite to pay homage to Lord Ganesha, seeking his blessings for a life free from obstacles. They place clay idols in their homes or community pavilions, known as pandals, and engage in prayers and aarti. In a grand conclusion, the festival of the year ends with the idol's immersion in water, symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution.
So, for those planning to perform the Vinayaka Chavithi, the shubh muhurat on September 7 starts from 11:03 AM to 1:34 PM, according to Drik Panchang. Furthermore, the Chaturthi Tithi begins at 3:01 p.m. on September 6 and ends at 5:37 p.m. on September 7, giving devotees enough time to execute their rites.
The following are the city-specific Puja timings:
City
Start Time
End Time
Pune
11:18 AM
1:47 PM
Mumbai
11:22 AM
1:51 PM
Jaipur
11:09 AM
1:40 PM
Ahmedabad
11:23 AM
1:52 PM
New-Delhi
11:03 AM
1:34 PM
Gurgaon
11:04 AM
1:35 PM
City
Start Time
End Time
Noida
11:03 AM
1:33 PM
Chandigarh
11:05 AM
1:36 PM
Bengaluru
11:04 AM
1:31 PM
Chennai
10:53 AM
1:21 PM
Hyderabad
11:00 AM
1:28 PM
Kolkata
10:20 AM
12:49 PM
Home puja preparation for Ganesh ChaturthiGanesh Chaturthi is here and it is time to gather your Puja essentials. Here is a list of things you need to ensure a successful celebration at your home:
Clean your space: It is essential to create a pure environment before commencing any Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Thus, kickstart your celebrations by cleaning your home.Find the ideal spot for idol: Find the right spot for Lord Ganesh's idol placement. Ideally, it should be placed in the northeast direction of your home as it is believed to attract positivity and success.Set up the Ganesh idol: A clean platform such as a wooden chowki or table covered with a yellow cloth should be placed on a pure surface. On that platform, the idol of Lord Ganesh should be seated.Decorate the surrounding area: You can play with the decor around the idol. Rangoli, flower decorations, torans, and wall stickers all can be used to create a vibrant and inviting atmosphere for the divine presence of Lord Ganesh.Must-have puja supplies
As part of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, devotees prepare an array of sacred offerings for Lord Ganesha, with modak standing out as his most beloved sweet. Alongside modak, popular offerings like laddu, pooran poli, kheer, and supari are made with great devotion.
2024 Ganesh Visarjan details
The 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festivities will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Devotees can observe the Visarjan during the following auspicious times:
Morning: 9:11 AM to 1:47 PM Afternoon: 3:19 PM to 4:51 PM Evening: 7:51 PM to 9:19 PM Night: 10:47 PM to 3:12 AM (next day, September 18)Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 3:10 PM on September 16 and ends at 11:44 AM on September 17, highlighting the most favourable moments for conducting the Visarjan ceremonies.