Ganesh Vinayaka Chaturthi 2024

Ganesh Vinayaka Chaturthi 2024 also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. Ganesha Chaturthi is a famous Hindu festival and celebrated throughout India. Ganesha Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and it is observed as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. While celebrated all over India, the celebrations are the most elaborate and the grandest in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka. Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad are some of the most significant cities to watch and enjoy Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations.

Ganesh Vinayaka Chaturthi 2024

worshipping Lord Ganesha during Madhyahna

Ganesha Chaturthi is also known as Siddhi Vinayaka Chaturthi and Ganesha Chauth. It is considered the most important day to worship Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is considered the God of wisdom and remover of all obstacles. He is worshipped first among all Gods and before starting any Puja or ritual.

1)   Ganesha Chaturthi Origin | Significance

2)   About Ganesha Family

3)   Lord Ganesha Mantras

4)   Ganesh Chaturthi puja vidhi

5)   Ganesh Visarjan story

6)   Why We Should Not See Moon On Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi And Moon Story)

7)   Why Ganesh Chaturthi Is Celebrated Twice?

8)   Why Is Ganesh Chaturthi Special?

9)   Reason Why Ganesh Chaturthi Is Celebrated For 10 Days?

10) Shree Ganeshji Ki Aarti

11) List of Lord Ganesha 21 Names

1) Ganesha Chaturthi Origin | Significance

Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. Although there are contradictory views on the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, most people celebrate it on Shukla Chaturthi during the Bhadrapada lunar month, and the day is popularly known as Ganesha Chaturthi.

As per Ganesha Purana and Skanda Purana, Lord Ganesha was born on Shukla Chaturthi during Bhadrapada month. However, as per Shiva Dharma Lord Ganesha was born on Krishna Chaturthi during Magha month.

In North India, Magha Krishna Chaturthi is observed as Sakat Chauth. Although Sakat Chauth is not observed as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, it is considered a significant day to worship Lord Ganesha. In Maharashtra and Konkan regions, Shukla Chaturthi during Magha month is observed as Ganesha Jayanti and celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha apart from Ganesha Chaturthi. The reason for observing Ganesha Jayanti during Shukla Paksha and not during Krishna Paksha as mentioned in Shiva Dharma is unclear.

Ganesha Chaturthi Public Life

Ganesha Chaturthi is an optional gazetted holiday in India. Hence, most government offices, businesses, schools, and colleges remain open during Ganesha Chaturthi.

Anant Chaturdashi which falls after 10 days of Ganesha Chaturthi is considered significant to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha. Anant Chaturdashi is the culmination day of Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations when the idols of Lord Ganesha are offered to the water body through Visarjan and immersion.

Compared to Ganesha Chaturthi, public life is significantly affected on the day of Ananta Chaturdashi as the grand street processions are taken out with much fun and frolic. The roads and streets are blocked with devotees of Lord Ganesha. The movement of vehicular traffic on some significant roads is blocked due to several Ganesha processions.

In some states, the day of Anant Chaturdashi is declared a dry day to control and minimize untoward incidents. The authorities keep vigil to prevent any communal tension getting escalating during the Ganesha procession. On a dry day, all liqueur shops remain closed and all hotels and restaurants except Five Stars are prohibited from serving alcohol by local authorities.

Anant Chaturdashi is listed under restricted government holidays. Hence, individuals can take a day off on the day of Ganesha Visarjan. The system of restricted holidays in India gives individuals the flexibility to take time off to celebrate those festivals that are important to their region and religion.

2) About Ganesha Family

Lord Ganesha is the embodiment of three virtues namely Buddhi, Siddhi, and Riddhi known as wisdom, spirituality, and prosperity respectively. Lord Ganesha is the personification of Buddhi Himself. The other two virtues are personified as Goddesses and considered to be the consorts of Lord Ganesha. Most of the artworks show Ganesha flanked by two consorts who are named Riddhi and Siddhi. It is believed that Riddhi and Siddhi were daughters of Lord Brahma who himself conducted the wedding ceremony of Lord Ganesha.

As per Shiva Purana, Lord Ganesha had two sons who were named as Shubh and Labh. Shubh and Labh are personifications of auspiciousness and profit respectively. Shubh was Goddess Riddhi’s son, and Labh was Goddess Siddhi’s son.

There are different opinions on the marital status of Lord Ganesha. According to one opinion, Shri Ganesha is an unmarried Brahmachari. However, Mudgala and Shiva Purana are considered as authority on the marital status of Lord Ganesha and both Puranas talk about the marital life of Lord Ganesha.

3) Lord Ganesha Mantras

1. Vakratunda Ganesha Mantra

श्री वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्य कोटी समप्रभा।

निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्व-कार्येशु सर्वदा॥

Shree Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha।

Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada॥

2. Ganesha Shubh Labh Mantra

ॐ श्रीम गम सौभाग्य गणपतये।

वर्वर्द सर्वजन्म में वषमान्य नमः॥

Om Shreem Gam Saubhagya Ganpataye।

Varvarda Sarvajanma Mein Vashamanya Namah॥

3. Ganesha Gayatri Mantra

ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्धमहे, वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि,

तन्नो दन्ति प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Ekadantaya Viddhamahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi,

Tanno Danti Prachodayat॥    

4. Ganesha Namaskar Mantra

ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः ॥

Om Sri Ganeshaya Namah ॥

4) Ganesha Chaturthi Puja Vidhi

Lord Ganesha is worshipped with all sixteen rituals along with chanting of Puranik Mantras during Ganesha Chaturthi Puja which is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi Puja. Worshipping Gods and Goddesses with all 16 rituals is known as Shodashopachara Puja (षोडशोपचार पूजा).

Although Ganesha Puja can be done during Pratahkala, Madhyahnakala, and Sayankala Madhyahnakala is preferred during Ganesha Chaturthi Puja. Madhyahnakala Puja time for Ganesha Puja can be known as Ganesha Chaturthi Puja Muhurat.

All rituals that are prescribed during Ganesha Puja are given below and it also includes sixteen steps that are prescribed in Shodashopachara Puja. Deep-Prajawalan (दीप-प्रज्वलन) and Sankalpa (संकल्प) are done before starting the Puja and these two are not part of core sixteen steps of Shodashopachara Puja.

If you have Lord Ganesha installed at your home and is worshipped daily then Avahana (आवाहन) and Pratishthapan (प्रतिष्ठापन) should be skipped as these two rituals are done for newly bought statues of Lord Ganesha either made of clay or made of metal. It should be noted that the pre-installed statue of Lord Ganesha at home is not given Visarjan (विसर्जन) but given Utthapana (उत्थापन) at the end of Puja.

On Ganesha Chaturthi, devotees also perform Eka Vinshati Name Ganesh Puja and Lord Ganesha Anga Puja along with the below Shodashopachara Puja.

Ganesha Chaturthi Puja Vidhi

1. Avahana and Pratishthapan (आवाहन एवं प्रतिष्ठापन)

Avahana (आवाहन)

Puja should begin with the invocation of Lord Ganesha, one should chant the following Mantra in front of the Murti, by showing Avahan Mudra (Avahan Mudra is formed by joining both palms and folding both thumbs inwards).

Avahana Mantra

He Heramba Tvamehyehi Hyambikatryambakatmaja।

Siddhi-Buddhi Pate Tryaksha Lakshalabha Pituh Pitah॥

Nagasyam Nagaharam Tvam Ganarajam Chaturbhujam।

Bhushitam Svayudhaudavyaih Pashankushaparashvadhaih॥

Avahayami Pujartham Rakshartham Cha Mam Kritoh।

Ihagatya Grihana Tvam Pujam Yagam Cha Raksha Me॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।

Avahayami-Sthapayami॥

Pratishthapan (प्रतिष्ठापन)

After Lord Ganesha has been invoked, Lord Ganesha into the statue while chanting the following Mantra.

Pratishthapan Mantra in Hindi

Asyai Pranah Pratishthantu Asyai Pranaksharantu Cha।

Asyai Devatvamarchayai Mamaheti Cha Kashchana॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।

Supratishtho Varado Bhava॥

2. Asana Samarpan (आसन समर्पण)

After Lord Ganesha has been invoked and installed, take five flowers in Anjali (by joining the palm of both hands) and leave them in front of the Murti to offer a seat to Shri Ganesha while chanting following the Mantra.

Asana Samarpan Mantra in Hindi

Vichitraratnakhachitam Divyastaranasamyutam।

Swarna Simhasanam Charu Grihana Guhagraja॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।

Asanam Samarpayami॥

3. Padya Samarpan (पाद्य समर्पण)

After offering Asana to Lord Ganesha, offer Him water to wash the feet while chanting the following Mantra.

Padya Samarpan Mantra in Hindi

Om Sarvatirthasamudbhutam Padyam Gandhadibhiryutam।

Gajanana Grihanedam Bhagawana Bhaktavatsalah॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।

Padayoh Padyam Samarpayami॥

4. Arghya Samarpan (अर्घ्य समर्पण)

After offering Padya to Lord Ganesha, offer scented water to Lord Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Arghya Samarpan Mantra in Hindi

Om Ganadhyaksha Namasteastu Grihana Karuna Kara।

Arghyam Cha Phala Samyuktam Gandhamalyakshatairyutam॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।

Hastorarghyam Samarpayami॥

5. Achamana (आचमन)

After the Arghya offering, offer water to Lord Ganesha for Achamana while chanting the following Mantra.

Achamana Mantra in Hindi

Vighnaraja Namastubhyam Tridashairabhivandita।

Gangodakena Devesha Kurushwachamanam Prabho॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।

Mukhe Achamaniyam Samarpayami॥

6. Snana Mantra (स्नान मन्त्र)

Snana (स्नान)

After Achamana, offer water to Shri Ganesha for the bath while chanting the following Mantra.

Snana Mantra in Hindi

Narmada Chandrabhagadi Gangasangasajairjalaih।

Snani Tosi Maya Deva Vighnasagham Nivaraya॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।

Sarvanga Snanam Samarpayami॥

Panchamrita Snanam (पञ्चामृत स्नानम्)

After Snanam, now give a bath with Panchamrita (the mixture of milk, curd, honey, Ghee, and sugar) to Shri Ganesha while chanting following Mantra.

Panchamrita Snana Mantra in Hindi

Panchamritam Mayaaanitam Payodadhi, Ghritam Madhu।

Sharkara Cha Samayuktam Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥

Payah/Dugdha Snanam (पयः/दूध स्नानम्)

After Panchamrita Snanam, now give a bath with Paya (milk) to Shri Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Payah Snana Mantra in Hindi

Kamadhenusamudbhutam Sarvesham Jivanam Param।

Tejah Pushtikaram Divyam Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥

Dadhi Snanam (दधि स्नानम्)

• After Dugdha Snanam, now give a bath with curd to Shri Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Payasastu Samudbhutam Madhuramlam Shashiprabham।
Dadhyanitam Mayadeva Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥

• Ghrita Snanam (घृत स्नानम्)

After Dadhi Snanam, now give a bath with Ghee to Shri Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Navanita Samutpannam Sarvasantoshakarakam।
Ghritam Tubhyam Pradasyami Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥

• Madhu Snanam (मधु स्नानम्)

After Ghrita Snanam, now give a bath with honey to Shri Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Pushparenusamudbhutam Suswadu Madhuram Madhu।
Tejah Pushtikaramdivyam Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥

• Sharkara Snanam (शर्करा स्नानम्)

After Madhu Snanam, now give a bath with sugar to Shri Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Ikshusarasamudbhutam Sharkara Pushti Da Shubha।
Malapaharika Divya Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥

• Suvasita Snanam (सुवासित स्नानम्)

After Sharkara Snanam, now give a bath with scented oil to Shri Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Champakashekabakula Malati Mogaradibhih।
Vasitam Snigdhatahetu Tailam Charu Pratigrihyatam॥

• Shuddhodaka Snanam (शुद्धोदक स्नानम्)

After Suvasita Snanam, now give a bath with pure water (Gangajal) to Shri Ganesha while chanting following Mantra.

Ganga Cha Yamuna Chaiva Godavari Saraswati।
Narmada Sindhuh Kaveri Snanartham Pratigrihyatam॥

7. Vastra Samarpan and Uttariya Samarpan (वस्त्र समर्पण वं उत्तरीय समर्पण)

• Vastra Samarpan (वस्त्र समर्पण)

Now offer Moli (मोली) as new clothes to Lord Ganesha while chanting following Mantra.

Shitavatoshna Santranam Lajjaya Rakshanam Parama।
Dehalankaranam Vastramatah Shanti Prayachchha Me॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Vastram Samarpayami॥

• Uttariya Samarpan (उत्तरीय समर्पण)

After Vastra Samarpan, now offer clothes for upper body parts to Lord Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Uttariyam Tatha Deva Nana Chitritamuttamam।
Grihanendram Maya Bhaktaya Dattam Tat Saphali Kuru॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Uttariya Samarpayami॥

8. Yajnopavita Samarpan (यज्ञोपवीत समर्पण)

After the Vastra offering, offer Yajnopavita to Lord Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Navabhistantubhiryuktam Trigunam Devatamayam।
Upavitam Mayadattam Grihana Parameshwara॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Yajnopavitam Samarpayami॥

9. Gandha (गन्ध)

After the Yajnopavita offering, offer scent to Lord Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Shri Khanda Chandana Divyam Gandhadhyam Sumanoharam।
Vilepanam Surashreshtha Chandanam Pratigrihyatam॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Gandham Samarpayami॥

10. Akshata (अक्षत)

After Gandha offering, offer Akshata (unbroken rice) to Lord Ganesha while chanting following Mantra.

Akshatashcha Sura Shreshtha Kumkumalah Sushobhitah।
Maya Nivedita Bhaktaya Grihana Parameshwara॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Akshatan Samarpayami॥

11. Pushpa Mala, Shami Patra, Durvankura, Sindoor (पुष्प माला, शमी पत्र, दुर्वाङ्कुर, सिन्दूर)

• Pushpa Mala (पुष्प माला)

Now offer a garland made of flowers to Lord Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Malyadini Sugandhini Malyadinivai Prabhuh।
Maya Hritani Pushpani Grihyantam Pujanaya Bhoh॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Pushpamalam Samarpayami॥

• Shami Patra (शमी पत्र)

Now offer Shami Patra to Lord Ganesha while chanting following Mantra.

Tvatpriyani Supushpani Komalani Shubhani Vai।
Shamidalani Heramba Grihana Gananayaka॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Shami Patrani Samarpayami॥

• Durvankur (दुर्वाङ्कुर)

Now offer Durva with three or five leaflets to Lord Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Durvankuran Suharitanamritan Mangala Pradan।
Anitanstava Pujartha Grihana Gananayaka॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Durvankuran Samarpayami॥

• Sindoor (सिन्दूर)

Now offer vermilion to Lord Ganesha for Tilak while chanting the following Mantra.

Sindoor Shobhanam Raktam Saubhagyam Sukhavardhanam।
Shubhadam Kamadam Chaiva Sindooram Pratigrihyatam॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Sindoor Samarpayami॥

12. Dhoop (धूप)

Now offer Dhoop to Lord Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Vanaspatirasodbhuto Gandhadhyo Gandhah Uttamah।
Aghreya Sarva Devanam Dhupoayam Pratigrihyatam॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Dhupamaghrapayami॥

13. Deep Samarpan (दीप समर्पण)

Now offer Deep to Lord Ganesha while chanting following Mantra.

Sajyam Chavartisamyuktam Vahnina Yojitam Maya।
Deepam Grihana Devesha Trailokyatimira Paham॥
Bhaktya Deepam Prayachchhami Devaya Paramatmane।
Trahimam Nirayad Ghoraddipajyotirnamoastute॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Deepam Darshayami॥

14. Naivedya and Karodvartan (नैवेद्य एवं करोद्वर्तन)

• Naivedya Nivedan (नैवेद्य निवेदन)

Now offer Naivedya to Lord Ganesha while chanting following Mantra.

Naivedyam Grihyatam Deva Bhakti Me Hyachalam Kuru।
Ipsitam Me Varam Dehi Paratra Cha Param Gatim॥
Sharkara Khanda Khadyani Dadhi Kshira Ghritani Cha।
Aharam Bhakshya Bhojyam Cha Naivedyam Pratigrihyatam॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Naivedyam Modakamayarituphalani Cha Samarpayami॥

• Chandan Karodvartan (चन्दन करोद्वर्तन)

After Naivedya offering, offer Chandan mixed with water to Lord Ganesha while chanting following Mantra.

Chandanam Malayodbhutam Kasturyadi Samanvitam।
Karodvartanakam Deva Grihana Parameshwara॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Chandanena Karodvartanam Samarpayami॥

15. Tambula, Narikela and Dakshina Samarpan (ताम्बूल, नारिकेल एवं दक्षिणा समर्पण)

• Tambula Samarpan (ताम्बूल समर्पण)

Now offer Tambula (Paan with betel nuts) to Lord Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Om Pugiphalam Mahadivyam Nagavallidalairyutam।
Ela Churnadisamyuktam Tambulam Pratigrihyatam॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Mukha Vasarthamela Pugi Phaladi Sahitam Tambula Samarpayami॥

• Narikela Samarpan (नारिकेल समर्पण)

Now offer Narikela (coconut) to Lord Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Idam Phalam Mayadeva Sthapitam Puratastava।
Tena Me Saphalavaptirbhavejjanmani Janmani॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Narikela Phalam Samarpayami॥

• Dakshina Samarpan (दक्षिणा समर्पण)

Now offer Dakshina (gift) to Lord Ganesha while chanting following Mantra.

Hiranyagarbhagarbhastham Hema Bijam Vibhavasoh।
Ananta Punya Phaladamatah Shantim Prayachchha Me॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Dravyam Dakshinam Samarpayami॥

16. Neerajan and Visarjan (नीराजन एवं विसर्जन)

• Neerajan/Aarti (नीराजन/आरती)

After Tambula Arpan and Dakshina Samarpan, perform Lord Ganesha Aarti after chanting the following Mantra.

Kadali Garbha Sambhutam Karpuram Tu Pradipitam।
Arartikamaham Kurve Pashya Me Varado Bhava॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Karpura Neerajanam Samarpayami॥

• Pushpanjali Arpan (पुष्पाञ्जलि अर्पण)

Now offer Pushpanjali to Lord Ganesha while chanting the following Mantra.

Nanasugandhi Pushpani Yatha Kalodbhavani Cha।
Pushpanjalirmaya Datto Grihana Parameshwara॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Mantra Pushpanjali Samarpayami॥

• Pradakshina (प्रदक्षिणा)

Now offer symbolic Pradakshina (circumambulate from left to right of Shri Ganesha) with flowers while chanting following Mantra.

Yani Kani Cha Papani Jnatajnata Kritani Cha।
Tani Sarvani Nashyanti Pradakshina Pade Pade॥

Om Siddhi-Buddhi Sahitaya Shri Mahaganadhipataye Namah।
Pradakshinam Samarpayami॥

• Visarjan (विसर्जन)

Now conclude Shri Ganesha Puja with Visarjan while chanting the following Mantra.

Avahanam Na Janami Na Janami Tavarchanam।
Pujam Chaiva Na Janami Kshamasva Ganeshwara॥
Anyatha Sharanam Nasti Tvameva Sharanam Mam।
Tasmatkarunya Bhavena Rakshasva Vighneshwara॥
Gatam Papam Gatam Dukham Gatam Daridraya Meva Cha।
Agata Sukha Sampattih Punyachcha Tava Darshanat॥
Mantrahinam Kriyahinam Bhaktihinam Sureshwara।
Yatpujitam Maya Deva Paripurnam Tadastu Me॥
Yadaksharapada Bhrashtam Matrahinam Cha Yadbhavet।
Tatsarva Kshamyatam Deva Prasida Parameshwara॥

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5) Ganesh Visarjan story

Ganesh Chaturthi Visarjan marks the conclusion of the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, which celebrates the birth of Ganesha. According to tradition, the visarjan (immersion) of Ganesha idols symbolizes the cycle of birth, life, and rebirth, reflecting the belief in the impermanence of life.

The story behind the Visarjan relates to Ganesha’s visit to Earth. It is believed that during Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganesha descends from his celestial abode to Earth to bless his devotees with prosperity, wisdom, and the removal of obstacles. At the end of the festival, the immersion of Ganesha idols in water signifies Ganesha’s return to Mount Kailash, his divine home, to rejoin his parents, Bhagwan Shiva and Maa Parvati.

The Visarjan also represents the devotees’ heartfelt request to Ganesha to return the following year, continuing the cycle of his divine presence and blessings. The immersion is performed with great devotion, accompanied by prayers, singing, and dancing, as devotees bid farewell to Ganesha with the hope of his return next year.

6) Why We Should Not See Moon On Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganesh Chaturthi And Moon Story) – Ganesh Vinayaka Chaturthi 2024

As per the tradition, it is believed that if a person sees the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, they’ll be cursed with accusations of theft, or as known in the legend, the Mithya Dosha. Hence, we should not see the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi.

As the legend goes, it is said that God Chandra (moon), who was very handsome and took huge pride in his looks, once mocked Shri Ganesha for his appearance by making sarcastic remarks about his big belly and elephant head.

Shri Ganesha had had enough and decided to teach Chandra a lesson. Ganesha cursed Chandra saying that no one shall ever look at his beauty again and whoever looked at the moon, will have to face false allegations and invite a bad reputation.

Devastated, Chandra realized his mistake and apologized to Lord Ganesh…

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Sloka For Seeing Moon On Ganesh Chaturthi

If you accidentally sight the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, you should chant the Mithya Dosha Prevention Mantra to absolve yourself of the curse.

The mantra is: सिंहः प्रसेनमवधीत्सिंहो जाम्बवता हतः। सुकुमारक मारोदीस्तव ह्येष स्यमन्तकः॥ (Simhah Prasenamavadhitsimho Jambavata Hatahl Sukumaraka Marodistava Hyesha Syamantakah II)

7) Why Ganesh Chaturthi Is Celebrated Twice?

Ganesh Chaturthi is observed twice every month. The one that falls in the Krishna Paksha is called Vinayak Chaturthi and the one that occurs in Shukla Paksha is called Sankashti Chaturthi. People offer prayers to Bhagwan Ganesha and observe fast.

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Sankashti Chaturthi

8) Why Is Ganesh Chaturthi Special?

Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that pays homage to Shri Ganesh, the remover of obstacles, and celebrates the day of his birth. Many recognize that Ganesh brings order into this universe and worship him before embarking on a new endeavor, intellectual journey, or business enterprise.

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9) Reason Why Ganesh Chaturthi Is Celebrated For 10 Days?

The ten-day celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi symbolizes the journey of Lord Ganesha from his heavenly abode to Earth, where he is welcomed with open arms. The first day marks the grand installation of Ganesha idols in homes and public places. Devotees perform elaborate rituals, including the Pranapratishtha, invoking the deity’s presence in the idol. Days 2 to 9 are filled with offerings, prayers, and cultural performances. Devotees offer modak (a sweet delicacy), flowers, coconuts, and other items as a symbol of their devotion. Cultural events, including music and dance, are organized in the evenings to celebrate the deity’s presence.

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10) Shree Ganeshji Ki Aarti – Ganesh Vinayaka Chaturthi 2024

Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva।

Mata Jaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva॥

Ekadanta Dayavanta, Char Bhujadhaari

Mathe Par Tilak Sohe, Muse Ki Savari।

Paan Charhe, Phool Charhe Aur Charhe Meva

Ladduan Ka Bhog Lage, Sant Karein Seva॥

Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva।

Mata Jaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva॥

Andhe Ko Aankh Deta, Korhina Ko Kaya

Baanjhana Ko Putra Deta, Nirdhana Ko Maya।

‘Soora’ Shyama Sharana Aaye, Saphal Kije Seva

Mata Jaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva॥

Deenana Ki Laaj Rakho, Shambhu Sutavari

Kaamana Ko Poorna Karo, Jaga Balihari॥

Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva।

Mata Jaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva॥

11) List of Lord Ganesha 21 Names – Ganesh Vinayaka Chaturthi 2024

ॐ सुमुखाय नमः कहकर शमी पत्र अर्पित करें।

Om Sumukhaya Namah – Shami Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ गणाधीशाय नमः कहकर भंगौरिया (भृंगराज) पत्र अर्पित करें।

Om Ganadhishaya Namah – Bhringraj Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ उमा पुत्राय नमः कहकर विल्व पत्र चढ़ावें।

Om Umaputraya Namah – Bilva Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ गजमुखाय नमः कहकर दुर्वादल चढ़ावें।

Om Gajamukhaya Namah – Durvaa Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ लम्बोदराय नमः कहकर बेर का पत्र अर्पित करें।

Om Lambodaraya Namah – Badari (Ber) Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ हर सूनवे नमः कहकर धतूर पत्र अर्पित करें।

Om Harasunavey Namah – Datura Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ शूर्पकर्णाय नमः कहकर तुलसी पत्र अर्पित करें।

Om Shurpakarnaya Namah – Tulasi Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ वक्रतुण्डाय नमः कहकर सेम का पत्र चढ़ावें।

Om Vakratundaya Namah – Sem Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ गुहाग्रजाय नमः कहकर अपामार्ग पत्र (चिरचिटाअजाझारा) चढ़ावें।

Om Guhaagrajaya Namah – Apamarga Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ एकदन्ताय नमः कहकर भटकटैया का पत्र चढ़ावें।

Om Ekadantaya Namah – Bhatakataiya Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ हेरम्बराय नमः कहकर सिन्दूर वृक्ष का पत्र या सिन्दूर चूर्ण अर्पित करें।

Om Herambaya Namah – Sindoor Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ चतुर्होत्रै नमः कहकर तेज पात अर्पण करें।

Om Chaturhotrai Namah – Tej Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ सर्वेश्वराय नमः कहकर अगस्त (अगस्त्य) का पत्र अर्पित करें।

Om Sarveshvaraya Namah – Agastya Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ विकटाय नमः कहकर कनेर का पत्र चढ़ावें।

Om Vikataya Namah – Kaner Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ हेमतुण्डाय नमः कहकर कदली (केला) पत्र अर्पण करें।

Om Hematundaya Namah – Kadali (Kela) Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ विनायकाय नमः कहकर अर्क पत्र अर्पित करें।

Om Vinayakaya Namah – Arka Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ कपिलाय नमः कहकर अर्जुन पत्र चढ़ावें।

Om Kapilaya Namah – Arjuna Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ वटवे नमः कहकर देवदारू का पत्र चढ़ावें।

Om Vatave Namah – Devadaaru Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ भाल चन्द्राय नमः कहकर मरुआ का पत्र अर्पित करें।

Om Bhal Chandraya Namah – Marua Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ सुराग्रजाय नमः कहकर गान्धरी (गण्डारि) वृक्ष का पत्र चढ़ावें।

Om Suraagrajaya Namah – Gandhari (Gandari) Patram Samarpayami।

ॐ सिद्धि विनायकाय नमः कहकर केतकी का पत्र प्रीतिपूर्वक चढ़ावें।

Om Siddhi Vinayakaya Namah – Ketaki Patram Samarpayami।