Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 to all! This year, Ganeshotsav starts on Saturday, September 7 and end on the day of Ganesha Visarjan or Anant Chaturdashi that will fall on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is an auspicious Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 begins with the installation of elaborately crafted Ganesha idols in homes and public pandals. The specific day of Ganesh Visarjan depends on how long the idols are kept for worship, which can vary from one and a half days, three days, five days, seven days to 11 days.

Ganesh Visarjan is done during the odd number of days like 3rd day, the 5th day and 7th day. Although the day of Anant Chaturdashi is the most significant day to perform Ganesh Visarjan, many families do it on these days. Even the most important day of Ganesh Visarjan, which falls on Anant Chaturdashi day, is the 11th day from the day of Ganesh Chaturthi. On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees immerse the idol of Lord Ganesh in a water body after a gala street procession. In this article, let’s know the Ganesh Visarjan dates for one and a half days, three days, five days, seven days and 11 days.

1.5-Day Ganesh Visarjan Date and Shubh Muhurat

Ganesha Visarjan after one and a half day is on Sunday, September 8, 2024. This occurs on the second day of the festival, usually the day after Ganesh Chaturthi. The Ganesh Visarjan 2024 one and a half day muhurat and auspicious timings are from 02:08 PM to 03:41 PM, 06:47 PM to 11:08 PM, 02:03 AM to 03:30 AM on September 9 and 04:57 AM to 06:25 AM on September 9.

3-Day Ganesh Visarjan Date and Shubh Muhurat

Many families and communities choose to perform the immersion on the third day. This year, third day of Ganesha Visarjan will take place on Monday, September 9, 2024. The Ganesh Visarjan 2024 on third day muhurat and auspicious timings are from 06:25 AM to 07:57 AM, 09:30 AM to 11:03 AM, 02:08 PM to 06:46 PM, 06:46 PM to 08:13 PM, 11:08 PM to 12:35 AM on September 10.

5-Day Ganesh Visarjan Date and Shubh Muhurat

On the fifth day, it's common for devotees to carry out the Visarjan, particularly if they want to complete the rituals early. This year, the 5th Day Ganesha Visarjan will be on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The Ganesh Visarjan 2024 auspicious timings and muhurat for the 5th day are from 11:02 AM to 12:34 PM, 03:39 PM to 06:44 PM, 08:13 PM to 12:35 AM on September 12, 03:30 AM to 04:58 AM on September 12 and 06:25 AM to 09:30 AM on September 12.

7-Day Ganesh Visarjan Date and Shubh Muhurat

The Ganesha Visarjan on 7th Day will be on Friday, September 13, 2024. The Ganesh Visarjan 2024 shubh muhurat and auspicious timings for 7th day are from 06:25 AM to 11:02 AM, 05:10 PM to 06:42 PM, 12:34 PM to 02:06 PM, 09:38 PM to 11:06 PM and 12:34 AM to 04:58 AM on September 14.

11-Day Anant Chaturdashi Date and Shubh Muhurat

This is the most popular duration. On Anant Chaturdashi, large public processions are held, and the idols are immersed in grand celebrations. Ganesha Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The Ganesh Visarjan shubh muhurat and auspicious timings on Anant Chaturdashi are from 09:29 AM to 02:04 PM, 03:35 PM to 05:07 PM, 08:07 PM to 09:36 PM, 11:04 PM to 03:28 AM on September 18.

The festival is particularly grand in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, though it is celebrated across India and in Hindu communities worldwide.

Devotees of Lord Ganesha perform Ganesha Puja and take the Ganapati idols for Visarjan after Madhyahna which is equivalent to midday as per Hindu division of the day. During the Visarjan, the idol is taken in a procession with chants, music, and dancing, and then immersed in a river, lake, or sea.

(Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on beliefs and legends only. Before applying any information in real life, consult the concerned expert.)

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