Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day Hindu festival celebrated to honour the elephant-headed God Ganesha's birthday. He is the younger son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ganesha Chaturthi, also known as 'Vinayak Chaturthi' or 'Vinayaka Chavithi' is the day when all Hindus celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesh.Lord Ganesh is the symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Shukla Chaturthi of the Hindu month of Bhadra (generally falls between August and September). This festival is celebrated by Hindus with a great enthusiasm. People bring idols of Lord Ganesh to their homes and do worship. The duration of this festival varies from 1 day to 11 days, depending on the place and tradition. On the last day of the festival the idols are taken out in a colorful and musical procession and immersed traditionally in water.
Ganesh Chaturthi Date 2017-Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Time-Muhurt
Ganesh Chaturthi Date 2017 : 25th August 2017 (Friday)
Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Time - 11:23 to 13:54
Duration - 2 Hours 31 Mins
On 24th, Time to Avoid Moon Sighting - 20:27 to 21:00
Duration - 0 Hours 33 Mins
On 25th, Time to Avoid Moon Sighting - 09:26 to 21:38
Duration -12 Hours 12 Mins
Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 20:27 on 24th August 2017
Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 20:31 on 25th August 2017
Duration - 2 Hours 31 Mins
On 24th, Time to Avoid Moon Sighting - 20:27 to 21:00
Duration - 0 Hours 33 Mins
On 25th, Time to Avoid Moon Sighting - 09:26 to 21:38
Duration -12 Hours 12 Mins
Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 20:27 on 24th August 2017
Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 20:31 on 25th August 2017
