Ganesh Chaturthi in 2019

In 2019, Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday,
the 2nd of September (02/09/2019) and Ananta Chaturdasi on Thursday,  September 12th.

Ganesh Puja is preferred during Madhyahana as it is believed that God Ganesh was born during Madhyahana Kaal

anesh Chaturthi, the holy ganesh festival, also known as ‘Vinayak Chaturthi’ or ‘Vinayaka Chavithi’ is celebrated by Hindus around the world as the birthday of God Ganesha the son of Shiva and Parvati.

• The date of Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day after the new moon in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada.
• This is August or September each year.
• It’s commonly celebrated for 10-11 days.
• Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi which is also called as Ganesh Visarjan.
• Ganesh Utsav is the biggest festival in Maharashtra.
• Ganesh Chauth is started by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaja, the great Maratha ruler, to promote culture and nationalism.
• After the final offering of coconuts, flowers and camphor is made, people carry the idol to the river to immerse it.

The festival is celebrated in several parts of India in the home, as well as publicly by local community Groups and Mandals.

Ganesh Chaturthi importance / benefits:

• God Ganesh is worshiped as the god of wisdom and prosperity.
• Popularly worshiped for his ability to remove obstacles and bring good fortune.
• It is believed that one should not sight the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi.

 “Ganapathi Bappa Morya, Purchya Varshi Laukariya” – (O father Ganesha, come again early next year).