Ganesh Chaturthi, the revered festival is fast approaching as thousands and thousands of devotees gear up to celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesha. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 falls on September 2 (Monday). The son of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati, Ganesh is the Hindu God of New Beginnings and Good Luck. The ten-day festival also known as Ganeshotsav sees lakhs of visitors offer their prayers either privately at their residences or in pandals. Devotees perform Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at shubh muhurat (auspicious timings) and by following Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi (customs and rituals). One must take care of every little detail related to Ganpati Aagman followed by Ganesh Sthapana. Aarti, sweets and Vedic mantras also remain the key elements of the festivities. Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 Information & Schedule: What is This Festival And Why Is It Celebrated? Here’s Everything to Know About Ganeshotsav.

The elephant god is known to bring wisdom and prosperity and keep his devotees away from troubles. On the day of the festival, idols of Lord Ganesha is brought home or in pandals where it is installed. He is the first deity to be worshipped in Hinduism. And one must ensure to follow customs and rituals associated with his festival religiously.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 Puja Shubh Muhurat

According to the Hindu lunisolar calendar, Ganesh Chaturthi begins on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi (the third day of the lunar month of Bhadrapada) corresponding to August-September in the Gregorian Calendar. This year the Chaturthi Tithi begins on September 2, 2019, 04:57 AM and end on September 03 2019 01:54 AM. This Tithi or the auspicious time defines when the traditional puja or establishing of the idol along with the sacred rituals can be carried out. This year the Ananth Chaturdashi or the day of immersion is September 12, 2019. Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva Lyrics for Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: Ganesh Aarti Song to Worship Ganpati Bappa During Ganeshotsav.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 Puja Vidhi

On the day of Vinayaka Chaturthi, the family members establish the altar for the puja. The Ganpati idol is first bathed brought home with great pomp and joy. Once the idol is placed on the singhasan in a makhar, the family member begins with the offerings. The modak and druva (grass) are the chiefs amongst them.

The Ganesha Aarti happens twice during the entire festivities, and the puja is considered incomplete without it. Those who want to fast can only break it once the Aarti is completed. Instances of partial fasting is also permitted during the ten-day festival. The prasad is another important feature of Ganesh Chaturthi and ladoo, modak are often distributed on completion of the puja.

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