Ganesh Chaturthi is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates Lord Ganesha and is marked with great fervour and enthusiasm by people across the country. It is believed that Lord Ganesha descends to Earth for 10 days to visit his devotees and spend time with them. Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 will be celebrated on September 19. The celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi usually extends into a 10-day commemoration where idols of Lord Ganesha are decorated and worshipped by people across the country. While the grandness of the celebration varies, Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 celebrations are sure to be particularly grand in Maharashtra. As we prepare to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, here is everything you need to know about this festival, how to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, the significance of this festival and more.

When is Ganesh Chaturthi?

Ganesh Chaturthi is the first day of the Ganesh Festival and is marked on the Chaturthi tithi in the Shukla Paksha phase of Bhadrapada month. Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 will be celebrated on September 19. The Ganesh Chaturthi Tithi for Ganeshotsav 2023 will begin at 12:39 on Sep 18, 2023, and will go on till 13:43 on Sep 19, 2023. The Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat for Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 is from 11:01 to 13:28 on September 19, for a total duration of 02 Hours 27 Mins. Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: From Vakratunda to Dhumravana; 8 Avatars of Lord Ganesha That You Should Know.

Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. It is believed that Lord Ganesha comes down to earth during this time to bless his devotees with all the love, light and prosperity and spend some time with them. Ganapati is also known as Vignaharta, and many people believe that celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with all dedication can help put an end to their troubles and hurt. People often bring home a clay idol of Lord Ganapati, which is then decorated and revered morning and night by devotees.

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It is interesting to note that while the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi at home has been popular for several years, the idea of making Ganesh Chaturthi a community celebration was first initiated by Bal gangadhar Tilak - in Pune in the year 1893. It is believed to have helped people to come together during India’s freedom struggle.

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