Ganesh Chaturthi 2023

The auspicious time for pooja will be on September 19…

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Ganeshotsav, is an auspicious Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, especially in Maharashtra, and other states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.

Lord Ganesh, known as the remover of all obstacles, is worshipped first, among all Hindu gods and goddesses.

This time, the festival will be observed from September 19 to September 28.

The Pranapratishtha ritual is performed by a priest by chanting mantras. After that, 16 different rituals are performed - known as Shodashopachara puja.

Modak, a popular sweet from Maharashtra, is said to be the favorite prasad of Lord Ganesha. Modak and other sweets and fruits are offered to Lord Ganesh during the puja.

People celebrate the festival by singing and playing religious hymns, dancing to drum beats, and preparing delicious meals.

The third main ritual of Ganesh Chaturthi is Uttarpuja - which is about bidding farewell to Lord Ganesh.