Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Date and Shubh Muhurat for Puja and Murti Installation
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most vibrant festivals celebrated across India, marking the birth of Lord Ganesh, the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. This festival usually falls during the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month, which is around August or September. In 2024, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated with great enthusiasm, but there has been some uncertainty regarding the exact date.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Date
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The Chaturthi tithi begins on September 6 and continues until September 7, leading to some confusion about the precise date. However, as per Drik Panchang, the festival will be observed on September 7.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Puja Timings and Shubh Muhurat
To celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, it is essential to know the correct timings for the Ganesha puja and the installation of the Ganpati Bappa murti. Here are the key timings:
- Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat: 11:03 AM to 1:34 PM, September 7
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 3:01 PM on September 6
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 5:37 PM on September 7
- Ganpati Bappa Murti Sthapana Time: 11:03 AM to 1:34 PM, September 7
- Brahma Muhurta: 4:31 AM to 5:16 AM
- Vijaya Muhurta: 2:24 PM to 3:14 PM
- Chogadiya Muhurat: 6:02 AM and 6:35 PM
Avoid Moon Sighting on Ganesh Chaturthi
It is considered inauspicious to sight the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi. According to tradition, devotees should avoid looking at the moon during the following times:
- September 6: From 3:01 PM to 8:16 PM
- September 7: From 9:30 AM to 8:45 PM
Make sure to follow these timings and shubh muhurats to ensure a blessed and prosperous Ganesh Chaturthi celebration.
Ganpati Bappa Morya!