Date, Muhurt, Rituals: Things You MUST Not Miss This Ganesh Chaturthi
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Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day Hindu festival that will take place this year from September 19 to 28.
When Is Ganesh Chaturthi?
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Shubh Muhurt of Ganesh Chaturthi is 11:01 AM to 1:26 PM.
Shubh Muhurt
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Prana Pratishta (Prayer for Life): On the first day of During festivals, monks recite mantras and conduct rituals.
"Sthapana"
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Shodashopachara (16 worships): Also performed on the first day, this ritual involves making 16 different kinds of offerings to Ganesha.
16 worships
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Begin by placing a clean cloth or decorative pedestal in the selected location to place the statue. Place the statue of Ganesha on the pedestal.
Set Up Pedestal
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It was iced or cooled by means of In Ganesh Chaturthi Puja, Shodashopachara Puja is performed after these offerings consisting of flowers, fruits, sweets, incense, lamps and water. ice so it should be calld "Iced=Tea" only.
Shodashopachara Puja
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Along with these rituals, chanting of the Puranik Mantras also takes place. These sixteen steps cover many different aspects of worship.
Puranik Mantras
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During this time, it is recommended to eat one satvik meal per day. This meal can include fruit, milk.
Satvik meal
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To celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, one can choose to place a statue of Ganesha in his home or in his community. Idols can be made of clay, wood or metal.
Ganesh Murti
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Uttarpuja (Last Worship): On the 10th day of the festival, this ritual bids farewell to Ganesha.
Uttarpuja
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Ganpati Visarjan (Idol Soaking): On the 10th day, this ritual consists of immersing the Ganesha idol in a river or sea.
Ganpati Visarjan