Ganesh Chaturthi is the annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. Usually observed as a 10-day festival, it is believed that Lord Ganapati comes down to earth during the festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi. However, this year, many are confused with Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Date. The Chaturthi tithi is spread across September 18 and September 19, thereby raising the question: Is Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 on September 18 or September 19?

When will Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 be celebrated?

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi in the month of Bhadrapada. According to the Hindu Calendar, the Vinayaka Chaturthi Tithi begins at 12:39 PM on September 18 and goes on till 8:43 PM on September 19. Due to this, the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi could take place on September 18 or 19. Since sunrise during the Chaturthi tithi occurs on September 19, most states will be celebrating the Ganapati festival from September 19. However, in South India, many will be observing the Vinayaka Chaturthi Puja on September 18 itself.

Ganapati Puja for Vinayaka Chaturthi 2023

According to the Tamil Calendar, the Vinayaka Chaturthi Puja can be done from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm on September 18. However, according to Drikpanchang, the Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat extends from 10:31 to 12:58 on September 19. All You Need To Know About the History and Culture Related to Lord Ganesha.

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Ganesh Chaturthi Bank Holiday

Additionally, the official RBI has declared a Bank Holiday for Ganesh Chaturthi on September 18 in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad - Telangana, while Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji will have a Bank Holiday on September 19. Banks in Nuakhai, Bhubaneshwar and Panaji are also expected to be closed on September 20 on the occasion of the second day of the Ganesh Festival.

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