Ganesh Chaturthi in 2024
Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi is a popular Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. There are huge processions held, carrying a statue of Lord Ganesha this day.
While the major day is a religious holiday across many states in India, the festival itself is celebrated across 10 day.
Ganesh pooja date and time
| DATE | DATE AND TIME |
| Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 – Start date | 7 September 2024(Saturday) |
| Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 – Puja tithi start | 6 September 2024 (Friday) at 3:01 PM |
| Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 – Puja tithi end | 7 September 2024 at 5:37 PM |
| Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 – Puja muhurat | 7 September 2024 at 11:03 AM to 01:34 PM |
| Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 – End date/visarjan | 17 September 2024 (Tuesday) |
Time and Muharat for Vinayak Chaturdashi Puja
The 10-day Ganapati festival starts on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, typically occurring between August and September in the Gregorian calendar.
In 2024, the celebrations will begin on Friday, 6th September 2024, at 03:01 p.m. and conclude on Tuesday, September 17th, at 05:37 p.m., with the Ganesh Visarjan scheduled for 17th September 2024. The Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat, a highly auspicious period, will take place from 11:03 a.m. to 01:34 p.m., lasting 2 hours and 31 minutes.
Why is Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated?
The Hindu festival, Ganesh Chaturthi commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is thought to be the child of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Hindu mythology holds that Lord Shiva gave Ganesha existence after Parvati fashioned him from the dirt on her body.
People from different communities and backgrounds come together for the widely observed and inclusive celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi in India. As individuals from various castes, religions, and social classes take part in the festivities, it promotes a sense of solidarity. Since it has been observed for so long, the festival is significant both historically and culturally. It is an essential component of Indian heritage and culture.
What is the Story of Ganesh Chaturthi?
Hindus observe Ganesh Chaturthi, which is also known as Lord Ganesha’s birthday, with great fervour and devotion in order to honour the Hindu deity and ask for his blessings on living a prosperous and trouble-free life.
History of Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh is known by the names Heramba, Ekadanta, Ganapati, Vinayaka and Pillaiyar. Ganesh Chaturthi / Ganesh Puja is one of the widely celebrated Hindu festivals in the country. The blessings of Lord Ganesha are invoked at religious ceremonies.
Lord Vinayaka is known as the fortune giver and one who can assist to avoid natural calamities. He is also the patron god of traveling. Lord Vinayaka is portrayed with an elephant’s head on a human body. According to Hindu customs, Lord Ganesh is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati1
