Ganesh Puja

Significance of Sri Ganesh Puja on 22th Aug 2020

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh. On Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. It is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Currently Ganesh Chaturthi day falls in month of August or September in English calendar.

The Ganeshotsav, the festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day. On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesh in water body after a gala street procession.

Lord Ganesha (Ganapati) is a famous god for the Hindus. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. There can be no fortunate ritual without the blessings of Lord Ganesha Puja. Therefore there is a compulsory ritual of worshiping Lord Ganesha before any fortunate work. Lord Ganesha is believed as the remover of the hindrances (vighnaharta). As said by Puranik stories, Lord Ganesha is effortlessly happy with loyalty.

Ganapati Sthapana and Ganapati Puja Muhurat

Ganesha Chaturthi on Saturday, August 22, 2020
Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat - 11:06 AM to 01:42 PM
Duration - 02 Hours 36 Mins
Ganesha Visarjan on Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Time to avoid Moon sighting - 09:07 AM to 09:26 PM
Duration - 12 Hours 19 Mins
Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 11:02 PM on Aug 21, 2020
Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 07:57 PM on Aug 22, 2020

Ganesh Puja is preferred during Madhyahna as it is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Madhyahna Kala. Madhyahna Kala is equivalent to midday according to Hindu division of the day.

As per Hindu time-keeping, the time duration between sunrises to sunset is divided into five equal parts. These five parts are known as Pratahkala, Sangava, Madhyahna, Aparahna and Sayankal. Ganapati Sthapana and Ganapati Puja on Ganesha Chaturthi are done during Madhyahna part of the day and as per Vedic astrology it is considered the most appropriate time for Ganesha Puja.

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Benefits of Sri Ganesha Pujan

It is an exceptional puja for those who are in debts (loans). Hindrances connected to assets and land issues are rapidly eliminated for sure victory in the career of the job finders. Any mysterious health problems are cured by the blessings of Ganesha. It helps in regaining harmony for those having marital troubles. Businessmen should do this Puja to enhance their commerce and earnings. Students who are experiencing troubles in studies should do this Puja.
During midday, Ganesha devotees perform detailed ritualistic Ganesha Puja which is known as Shodashopachara Ganapati Puja.
Prohibited Moon Sighting on Ganesha Chaturthi

It is believed that one should not sight the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi. Sighting moon on Ganesh Chaturthi creates Mithya Dosham or Mithya Kalank (कलंक) which means false accusation of stealing something.

As per Puranic legends, Lord Krishna was falsely accused of stealing precious jewel named Syamantaka. After seeing plights of Lord Krishna, Sage Narada informed that Lord Krishna sighted moon on the day of Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi and because of that he has been cursed with Mithya Dosha.

Sage Narada further informed Lord Krishna that God Chandra has been cursed by Lord Ganesha that anyone who sighted moon on Shukla Chaturthi during Bhadrapada month would be cursed with Mithya Dosha and would be tainted and dishonoured in the society. On the advice of sage Narada Lord Krishna observed Ganesha Chaturthi fasting to get rid of Mithya Dosha.

Mithya Dosha Prevention Mantra

Depending on start and end time of Chaturthi Tithi, sighting of moon might be prohibited for two consecutive days. According to DrikPanchang.com rules, Moon should not be sighted while Chaturthi Tithi is prevailing. Further, Moon risen during Chaturthi should not be sighted even if Chaturthi Tithi gets over before moonset.