Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Date: How Many Days Until Ganesh Chaturthi? Know Start And End Date Of Ganesh Utsav

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Date in India: Also called Vinayak Chaturdashi or Ganesh Utsav is one of the most auspicious and major festivals celebrated by Hindus across the country, especially in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka with great pomp and zeal. The festival of Ganesh Utsav is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

It is believed that on this day Lord Ganesha was born. Almost in every house, Lord Ganesha is worshipped before any puja or rituals because he is considered a symbol of auspiciousness, wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune.

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Lord Ganesh is known by 108 different names and is the God of arts and sciences and the deva of wisdom. He is honored at the start of rituals and ceremonies as he's considered the God of beginnings.

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The Ganesh Utsav festival celebrated for a period of 10 days, will conclude as Ganesha Visarjan on Thursday, September 28. This day is dedicated to Lord Ganesh, who is the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. Lord Ganesh is known by various names such as - Gajanana, Dhoomraketu, Ekdanta, Vakrtunda, Siddhi Vinayaka etc.

In this article, you will learn about the auspicious Ganesh Chaturthi such as its history, significance, celebration, tradition, and more, and also how many days until the Ganesh Utasv, so that you can start preparation in advance. Keep scrolling to know more:

When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2023? | Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 start and end dates

According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Ganesha was born during the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month of the Hindu calendar which every year falls in the month of August-September of the Gregorian calendar. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 and Ganesh Visarjan will observed on the 10th day on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

How many days until Ganesh Chaturthi 2023? Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 countdown

As of Tuesday, 19 September 2023, there are 0 days until Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 because the 10-day-long has began already. Ganesh Utsav 2023 started on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 and Ganesh Visarjan will be observed on the 10th day on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The festival of Ganesh Utsav celebrated for 10 days, will conclude as Ganesha Visarjan on Thursday, September 28.

Is Ganesh Chaturthi on September 18th or September 19th?

This year, like Raksha Bandhan and Krishna Janmashtami, people are confused about whether the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi begins on September 18th or 19th. Ganesh Chaturthi is observed as the commemoration of Lord Ganesh's birth. On this significant occasion, Lord Ganesh is venerated as the divine embodiment of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. According to scriptures, Lord Ganesh is believed to have been born during the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month. In the present day, Ganesh Chaturthi typically falls in either August or September according to the Gregorian calendar.

In 2023 the 10-day long festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023. According to the Hindu calendar, Vinayak Chaturdashi 2023 will start on Monday, September 18, at 12:39 PM and end at 8:43 PM on Tuesday, September 19. Moreover, if you look at the Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat. It will begin at 11:01 AM and will last till 01:28 PM. The duration of the same will be for 02 Hours 27 Min.

People must avoid Moon sightings a day before Ganesha Chaturthi. Thus, to avoid the Moon sighting, from 09:45 AM to 08:44 PM.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 start and end date

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Ganpati Puja Muhurat

According to the Hindu calendar, a 10 days-long festival of Vinayak Chaturdashi 2023 will begin on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 12:39 PM and end at 8:43 PM on Tuesday, September 19 203. Moreover, if you look at the Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat which begins at 11:01 AM and will last till 01:28 PM. The duration of the same will be 02;27 hours.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Sthapana Muhurat

Ganesha Sthapana also called Ganpati Sathapana should be done at an auspicious time only on the Ganesh Chaturthi, it brings auspiciousness and benefits to the house. The son of Gauri, Ganpati Bappa takes away all the sorrows and brings happiness to the family. The auspicious time of Ganesh Sthapana on Ganesh Chaturthi is - 11:07 AM to 01:34 PM on Tuesday, 19 September 2023.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Puja Vidhi

- Devotees must wake up early, take a bath and wear nice clean clothes.

- Take a chowki, cover it with a red or yellow cloth, and place the idol.

- Sprinkle Ganga Jal, Light a diya, Put haldi - kumkum tilak on forehead, offer Laddo or Modak, yellow flower vermillion, Meetha Paan, Paan supari laung, 5 types of dry fruits, 5 types of fruits and cover the head with a beautiful dupatta.

- Decorate the place where the idol is placed with different decorative materials.

- Start Pooja with "Om Gan Ganpataye Namah" Mantra.

- Recite Bindayak Katha, Ganesh Stotram, and chant Ganesh Aarti.

- People must do bhajan kirtan during these days.

- These days are considered to be most auspicious and sacred so those who are not able to bring Lord Ganesha at home, can offer prayers by visiting temples and offering laddoos and Durva to the Lord Ganpati.

When and why should not sighting the Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi 2023?

People must avoid Moon sighting a day before Ganesha Chaturthi. Thus, to avoid the Moon sighting, from 09:45 AM to 08:44 PM. Now the question comes to your mind why should avoid Moon sighting on Ganesh Chaturthi? It is believed that if doing so then it creates Mithya Dosham or Mithya Kalank (False accusation of stealing something).

According to legends, once Lord Krishna sighted the moon on the day of Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, and because of that he has been cursed with Mithya Dosha because later he was wrongly accused of stealing a precious jewel named Syamantaka.

Sage Narada went on to inform Lord Krishna that God Chandra had received a curse from Lord Ganesha. This curse decreed that individuals who caught sight of the moon on Shukla Chaturthi during the month of Bhadrapada would suffer from the Mithya Dosha curse, leading to social stigma and dishonor. Acting upon Sage Narada's counsel, Lord Krishna observed the fasting ritual of Ganesha Chaturthi as a means to dispel the Mithya Dosha affliction.

First celebrated at the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

According to legend, the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi was first held at the time of the Maratha ruler, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, so as to fight against the Mughals and encourage sentiments of nationalism. This tradition of Ganesh Chaturthi was revived in 1893, by Bal Gangadhar Tilak to unite people against the Britishers.

Why Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for 10 days

Bal Gangadhar Tilak a prominent Indian leader, changed the idea of celebrating the festival from a private one to a grand one to unite Hindus and promote the cause of independence from British rule, so he held a public meeting in Pune wherein he decided that from Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi till Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi (Anant Chaturdashi), Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated to awaken a feeling of togetherness amongst Indians and to help get freedom from British rule.

He also believed that the 10-day festival would provide a common platform for Hindus from all walks of life to come together and celebrate their shared culture.

After that, Ganeshotsav was celebrated all across the country with great fanfare, but it's especially popular in Maharashtra.

From Maharashtra, the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi gradually spread across the country. The famous Lalbaugcha Raja Ganesh idol is the pride of Mumbai's Lalbaug during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Puja Mantra

1. Om Gan Ganpataye Namah..!!

2. Om Shree Ganeshaye Namah..!!

3. Om Vakratund Mahakaye Suryakoti Samaprabha,

Nirvighnam Kurumaydev Sarv Karyeshu Sarvada..!!

4. Ekdantaye Vidmahe Vakratundaye,

Dheemahi Tanno Danti Prachodayat..!!

5. Gajananam Bhuta Ganadhi Sevitam

Kapittha Jambu Palasara Bhaksitam |

Uma Sutam Shoka Vinasha Karanam

Namami Vignesvara Pada Pankajam ||

When is Ganpati Visarjan 2023? | Ganesh Visarjan date in 2023

In 2023, Ganesh Visarjan will be observed on Thursday, September 28, 2023. This is the last ritual of the Ganesh Utasav in which the idol of lord Ganesha is immersed in water. As they make their way to the immersion, people can be heard chanting, ¡°Ganapati Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya¡± (Hail Lord Ganpati, come quickly next year). Notably, this Ganpati Visarjan is celebrated with much enthusiasm all across Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra.

Do¡¯s and Don¡¯ts to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at home:

Do's for Ganesh Chaturthi 2023:

- Devotees have the flexibility to welcome Lord Ganpati for durations of 1.5 days, 3 days, 7 days, or 10 days.

- As Lord Ganpati is considered an honoured guest, ensure that all offerings, including food, water, and prasad, are presented to Him first.

- Prepare sattvic (pure and wholesome) food for the Lord, and offer it to the idol before partaking in it.

- Select an eco-friendly clay idol for Lord Ganesha, avoiding the use of artificial metallic colors.

- If there is no accessible waterbody nearby, immerse the Ganesha idol within your home, using a drum or a large bucket.

Don'ts for Ganesh Chaturthi 2023:

- During Ganpati Sthapna, both devotees and their family members should refrain from consuming garlic and onions.

- Lord Ganesha should never be left unattended at home; at least one family member should be present with Him.

- Avoid immersing Lord Ganesha without first offering aarti, performing puja, and presenting bhog.

- Adhere to the auspicious Muhurat and avoid any delays in Ganpati sthapna.

- Abstain from the consumption of meat and alcohol throughout the ten-day festival, as it goes against the sanctity of the occasion.

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Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.