When Is Ganesh Visarjan? Anant Chaturdashi 2024 date, auspicious timings, rituals, history and more
The entire country is joyfully celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, with people welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes with deep devotion. This is one of the most important Hindu festivals, filled with happiness and excitement. It is a special day because Lord Ganesha was born on the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada month. This year, his birthday falls on September 7, 2024.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with much excitement all over the country. While it is hard to say exactly when the tradition began, many experts believe that the festival dates back to the reigns of the Satavahana, Rashtrakuta, and Chalukya dynasties. According to historical records, the great Maratha leader Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj started the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Maharashtra to encourage a sense of nationalism.
On the last day of the festival, the ritual of Ganesh Visarjan takes place. This final day, known as Anant Chaturdashi which falls on September 17th this year, involves the immersion of Lord Ganesha's idol in a river, sea, or other water body. The festival begins with devotees placing idols of Lord Ganesha in their homes, public spaces, and offices, and on the last day, they carry the idols in processions for immersion.
Some people perform the Visarjan on the same day as Ganesh Chaturthi, while others choose to do it on the 1.5th, 3rd, 5th, or 7th day. Below are the auspicious timings (for New Delhi) for Ganesh Visarjan according to Drik Panchang.
Ganesh Visarjan 2024: Date and Timings on Anant Chaturdashi on Tuesday, September 17th
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Ganesh Visarjan | Anant Chaturdashi - Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Begins | September 16, 2024 - 03:10 PM |
| Chaturdashi Tithi Ends | September 17, 2024 - 11:44 AM |
| Morning auspicious time | From 09:11 AM - 01:47 PM |
| Afternoon Shubh Muhurta for Visarjan | From 03:19 PM - 04:51 PM |
| Evening Muhurta for Visarjan | From 07:51 PM - 09:19 PM |
| Night Muhurta for Visarjan | From 10:47 PM - 03:12 AM, September 18 |
Visarjan on Ganesha Chaturthi, Saturday, September 7, 2024
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Afternoon Muhurat (Chara, Labha, Amrita) | 01:34 PM to 05:01 PM |
| Evening Muhurat (Labha) | 06:35 PM to 08:01 PM |
| Night Muhurat (Shubha, Amrita, Chara) | 09:27 PM to 01:45 AM, September 08 |
| Early Morning Muhurat (Labha) | 04:37 AM to 06:03 AM, September 08 |
Visarjan after One and a Half Days?on Sunday, September 8, 2024
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Afternoon Muhurat (Shubha) | 01:52 PM to 03:26 PM |
| Evening Muhurat (Shubha, Amrita, Chara) | 06:34 PM to 10:53 PM |
| Night Muhurat (Labha) | 01:45 AM to 03:11 AM, September 09 |
| Early Morning Muhurat (Shubha) | 04:37 AM to 06:03 AM, September 09 |
3rd Ganesha Visarjan timings on Monday, September 9, 2024
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Morning Muhurat (Amrita) | 06:03 AM to 07:37 AM |
| Morning Muhurat (Shubha) | 09:11 AM to 10:44 AM |
| Afternoon Muhurat (Chara, Labha, Amrita) | 01:52 PM to 06:33 PM |
| Evening Muhurat (Chara) | 06:33 PM to 07:59 PM |
| Night Muhurat (Labha) | 10:52 PM to 12:18 AM, September 10 |
5th Day Ganesha Visarjan?on Wednesday, September 11, 2024
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Morning Muhurat (Shubha) | 10:44 AM to 12:17 PM |
| Afternoon Muhurat (Chara, Labha) | 03:24 PM to 06:31 PM |
| Evening Muhurat (Shubha, Amrita, Chara) | 07:57 PM to 12:18 AM, September 12 |
| Early Morning Muhurat (Labha) | 03:11 AM to 04:38 AM, September 12 |
| Morning Muhurat (Labha, Amrita) | 06:04 AM to 09:11 AM |
7th Day Ganesha Visarjan on?Friday, September 13, 2024
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Morning Muhurat (Chara, Labha, Amrita) | 06:05 AM to 10:44 AM |
| Afternoon Muhurat (Chara) | 12:17 PM to 01:50 PM |
| Night Muhurat (Labha) | 09:23 PM to 10:50 PM |
| Night Muhurat (Shubha, Amrita, Chara) | 12:17 AM to 04:38 AM, September 14 |
Why do people choose different days for Ganesh Visarjan?
Ganesha Visarjan on Ganesha Chaturthi
You can do Ganesha Visarjan on the same day as Ganesha Chaturthi, after the Ganesha Puja. Most Hindu rituals either include Visarjan or Utthapana (the end of the Puja). However, doing Visarjan on the same day as Ganesha Chaturthi is not very common.
One and Half Day Ganesha Visarjan
Ganesha Visarjan is done the day after Ganesha Chaturthi is called one and a half-day Ganesha Visarjan. This is a popular time for performing Visarjan.
Devotees who do Visarjan the day after Ganesha Chaturthi perform the Ganesha Puja in the afternoon and then take the Ganapati idols for Visarjan after Madhyahna, which is around midday according to the Hindu time system.
The Ganesha idol is set up the day before, around midday, and then taken out for immersion the following day in the afternoon. This type of immersion is called one-and-a-half-day Ganesha Visarjan.
3rd Day, 5th Day, and 7th Day Ganesha Visarjan
Even though Anant Chaturdashi is the main day for Ganesha Visarjan, many families choose to do it on the 3rd, 5th, or 7th day after Ganesha Chaturthi. It's worth noting that all these days are odd numbers. The most important day for Ganesha Visarjan, Anant Chaturdashi, happens on the 11th day after Ganesha Chaturthi.
Ganesha Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi
Anant Chaturdashi is the most important day for Ganesha Visarjan. Besides this, it is also a key day to worship Lord Vishnu in his Anant form. Devotees of Lord Vishnu fast for the whole day and tie a sacred thread during the Puja. This thread is believed to protect them from all kinds of troubles.
Ganeshotsav, which starts on Ganesha Chaturthi, ends on Anant Chaturdashi. So, Ganeshotsav is celebrated for 10 days during the month of Bhadrapada. The final day of the festival is called Ganesha Visarjan. In Telugu-speaking regions, it is also known as Vinayaka Nimajjanam.
On the eleventh day, the statue of Lord Ganesha is immersed in a water body, such as a river, lake, or sea. After making the final offerings of coconuts, flowers, and sweets, the statues are taken to the water body in a lively procession. Thousands of devotees join the procession, chanting "Ganapati Bappa Morya" and "Ganesh Maharaj Ki Jai," which fills the air with festive energy.
Ganesh Visarjan Rituals
Visarjan is the last part of Ganesh Chaturthi. It means immersion and is a big celebration to say goodbye to Lord Ganesha for the year. Here's how it usually happens:
- Decoration and Aarti: The statue of Lord Ganesha is beautifully decorated, and the final aarti (a religious ritual) is performed. Devotees offer flowers, fruits, and coconuts.
- Procession: The statue is taken out in a grand procession with dancing and chanting of ¡°Ganpati Bappa Morya.¡±
- Immersion: The statue is then lowered into a body of water like the sea, a river, or a lake.
Visarjan symbolises the cycle of life and death. It is believed that as Lord Ganesha¡¯s statue is immersed, he takes away all obstacles and brings luck and prosperity for the year ahead.
Ganesh Visarjan story
There is an interesting story behind the tradition of Ganesh Visarjan. It is believed that Lord Ganesha goes back to Mount Kailash to be with his parents, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, on the last day of the festival. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi symbolizes the cycle of birth, life, and death. Ganesha, also called the Lord of New Beginnings, is worshipped as the Remover of Obstacles. When his idol is taken for immersion, people believe it carries away the troubles from their homes, which are destroyed during the Visarjan.
Every year, people eagerly wait to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi. As always, we hope that this year, too, the Remover of Obstacles will bless us and take away all our difficulties.
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