Quick Information
Month
August-September
Duration
10 Days
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Ganesha
About Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi (गणेश चतुर्थी) is one of the most significant festivals in the Hindu calendar. Birth of Lord Ganesha.
This festival is dedicated to Ganesha and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is celebrated over 10 days, typically in August-September.
Muhurat & Timings
The auspicious timings for Ganesh Chaturthi puja vary each year based on planetary positions. For accurate muhurat timings:
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Ganesh Chaturthi include:
How to Celebrate
- Idol installation: An important tradition during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
- Modak offering: An important tradition during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
- Visarjan: An important tradition during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
Regional Celebrations
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated across India with special enthusiasm in:
Each region has unique traditions and ways of celebrating this auspicious occasion.
Astrological Significance
From a Vedic astrology perspective, Ganesh Chaturthi holds special importance:
- Associated with Ganesha's blessings and cosmic energies
- Considered auspicious for starting new ventures on this day
- Planetary alignments during this festival bring success and removal of obstacles
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