Lord Ganesh has various names, such as Vighnaharta Ganesh, Ganpati, Ekdanta, Gajanan, Mangalamurti, and many more. He is the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. On Ganesh Chaturthi, we celebrate his birth anniversary. A wholehearted Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 to all the devotees of Lord Ganesha.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a prominent Hindu festival that people celebrate with great grandeur and show all over India, Nepal, and the entire world. In India, this celebration is more prominent in Maharastra and its neighbouring states like Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Cities like Mumbai, Surat, Ahmedabad, and many more witness the grand celebration of Ganesha’s birthday, which completes with the Visarjan.
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Facts about Lord Ganesha & Ganesh Chaturthi
It’s Lord Ganesha’s birthday, and we celebrate it as Ganesh Chaturthi.
Just like the Lord Ganesha’s different names, this celebration has different names, such as Vinayak Chaturthi, Pillayar Chaturthi, Ganesh Chauth, Vinayaka Chavithi, Ganapati Chaturthi, and many more.
Since Lord Ganesha was born at midday, the Ganesh Puja is performed on Madhyahna as per Vedic Astrology. After the installation of Lord Ganesh’s Idol, also known as Ganesh Sthapana, devotees perform the ceremonial puja or Shodashopachara Ganapati Puja.
After a 10-day festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi, the Idol of Lord Ganesha is submerged in water in a city-wide procession. The 10th day of Ganeshotsav is also known as Ganesh Visarjan.
The procession moves ahead, chanting the mantra, “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudcheya Varshi Lav Karya.“
There’s this belief in prohibiting moon sightings as it induces Mithya dosh, which means a false accusation of theft. Thus, we have a timeframe to avoid observing the moon on these days.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Dates
In 2024, Ganesha Chaturthi will be witnessed on Saturday, 7 September 2024. Also, we can witness Ganesha Visarjan on Tuesday, 17 September 2024.
It happens in Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada, which is August-September on the Gregorian Calendar.
गणेश चतुर्थी शुभ मुहूर्त
The Auspicious timing for Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Mahurat is 11:03 AM – 1:34 PM on 7 September.
The time to avoid Moon sighting is 3:01 PM to 8:16 PM on 6 September.
Chaturthi tithi lasts from 3:01 PM(6 September) to 5:37 PM(7 September).
Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi
The Ganesh Puja Vidhi follows the sequence mentioned below, along with the Mantras;
| Avahana | आवाहन | Welcoming Lord Ganesha |
| Pratishthapan | प्रतिष्ठापन | Installing Lord Ganesha’s idol |
| Asana Samarpan | आसन समर्पण | offer a seat to Shri Ganesha |
| Padya Samarpan | पाद्य समर्पण | offer to wash his feet with water |
| Arghya Samarpan | अर्घ्य समर्पण | offer scented water |
| Achamana | आचमन | offer water to Lord Ganesha for Achamana |
| Snana | स्नान | offer water for the bath |
| Panchamrita Snanam | पञ्चामृत स्नानम् | give a bath with Panchamrita |
| Payah/Dugdha Snanam | पयः/दूध स्नानम् | give a bath with milk |
| Dadhi Snanam | दधि स्नानम् | bath with curd |
| Ghrita Snanam | घृत स्नानम् | bath with Ghee |
| Madhu Snanam | मधु स्नानम् | bath with honey |
| Sharkara Snanam | शर्करा स्नानम् | bath with sugar |
| Suvasita Snanam | सुवासित स्नानम् | bath with scented oil |
| Shuddhodaka Snanam | शुद्धोदक स्नानम् | bath with pure water |
| Vastra Samarpan | वस्त्र समर्पण | offer Moli (मोली) as new clothes to Lord Ganesha |
| Uttariya Samarpan | उत्तरीय समर्पण | offer clothes for upper body parts |
| Yajnopavita Samarpan | यज्ञोपवीत समर्पण | offer Yajnopavita to Lord Ganesha |
| Gandha | गन्ध | offer scent to Lord Ganesha |
| Akshata | अक्षत | offer Akshata (unbroken rice) to Lord Ganesha |
| Pushpa Mala | पुष्प माला | offer garland made of flowers |
| Shami Patra | शमी पत्र | offer Shami Patra |
| Durvankur | दुर्वाङ्कुर | offer Durva with three or five leaflets |
| Sindoor | सिन्दूर | offer vermilion for Tilak |
| Dhoop | धूप | offer Dhoop/incense to Lord Ganesha |
| Deep Samarpan | दीप समर्पण | offer Deep/Diya to Lord Ganesha |
| Naivedya Nivedan | नैवेद्य निवेदन | offers Naivedya(Laddoo) to Lord Ganesha |
| Chandan Karodvartan | चन्दन करोद्वर्तन | offer Chandan mixed with water |
| Tambula Samarpan | ताम्बूल समर्पण | offer Paan with betel nuts |
| Narikela Samarpan | नारिकेल समर्पण | offer Narikela (coconut) to Lord Ganesha |
| Dakshina Samarpan | दक्षिणा समर्पण | offer Dakshina (gift) |
| Neerajan/Aarti | नीराजन/आरती | perform Lord Ganesha Aarti |
| Pushpanjali Arpan | पुष्पाञ्जलि अर्पण | offer flowers |
| Pradakshina | प्रदक्षिणा | offer symbolic Pradakshin |
| Visarjan | विसर्जन | conclude Shri Ganesha Puja by immersing the idol in water. |
Wish Ganesh Chaturthi in Hindi
गणेश चतुर्थी की शुभकामनाएं! रूप बड़ा निराला, गणपति मेरा बड़ा प्यारा !!
सब शुभ कारज में पहले पूजा तेरी,
तुम बिना काम ना सरे, अरज सुन मेरी,
रिध सिध को लेकर करो भवन में फेरी,
करो ऐसी कृपा नित करूँ मैं पूजा तेरी।
गणपति बप्पा का आशीर्वाद सदा रहे आपके साथ, हर दिन हो आपके जीवन में खुशियों की बरसात !!
गणेश चतुर्थी के इस शुभ अवसर पर, मैं प्रार्थना करता हूं कि भगवान गणेश आपकी सभी इच्छाएं और इच्छाएं पूरी करें, आपका जीवन आनंद और संतुष्टि से भरा रहे !!
Ganesh Chaturthi Wishes
Here are some Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 wishes, messages and Greetings.
I wish you a Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 and pray to God for your prosperous life. May you find all the delights of life, and all your dreams come true.
Thank you for your Ganesh Chaturthi greetings. May Ganpati always make your life joyful by being your guiding light and protector.
As rains bless the Earth, may Lord Ganesha bless you with never-ending bliss. Keep smiling and reciting Ganapati Bappa Morya! Happy Vinayak Chaturthi!
Wishing eternal happiness, great success and lots of wealth to you on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. May lots of goodness come your way. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.
Wish you a wonderful year ahead in all spheres of life with Lord Ganesh’s blessings! Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2024
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Ganesh Chaturthi Drawing
We hope that Lord Ganesh brings you prosperity on this Ganesh Chaturthi 2024.
