Ganesh Chaturthi Puja On 31 August 2022

Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: भाद्रपद मास की शुक्ल पक्ष के चतुर्थी तिथि से 10 दिवसीय गणेश उत्सव शुरू होने वाला है. इस साल गणेश चतुर्थी तिथि 31 अगस्त दिन शुक्रवार को पड़ रही है. भगवान गणेश की कृपा से व्यक्ति की सभी मनोकामनाएं पूरी हो जाती हैं. अनंत चतुर्दशी के पावन दिन गणेश चतुर्थी के दिन स्थापित की गई प्रतिमा का विर्सजन किया जाता है. गणेश चतुर्थी के अवसर पर भगवान गणेश को प्रसन्न करने के लिए ये काम जरूर करें.

गणेश चतुर्थी 2022 शुभ मुहूर्त
गणेश चतुर्थी व्रत पूजन तिथि- 31 अगस्त, 2022
चतुर्थी तिथि की शुरुआत- 30 अगस्त- दोपहर 03.33 मिनट से
चतुर्थी तिथि की समाप्ति- 31 अगस्त- दोपहर 03.22 मिनट पर
गणेश चतुर्थी स्थापना के मुहूर्त
लाभ, अमृत- सुबह 06 से 09 बजे तक
शुभ चौघड़िया- सुबह 10.30 से 12 बजे तक
चर और लाभ- दोपहर 03 बजे से शाम 06 बजे तक
शुभ और अमृत- शाम 7.30 बजे से रात 10.30 बजे तक

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.

Ganapati Sthapana and Ganapati Puja Muhurat

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 sunrise 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.

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.

If anyone has mistakenly sighted moon on Ganesha Chaturthi then he should chant following Mantra to get rid of the curse –

सिंहः प्रसेनमवधीत्सिंहो जाम्बवता हतः।

सुकुमारक मारोदीस्तव ह्येष स्यमन्तकः॥

Simhah Prasenamavadhitsimho Jambavata Hatah।

Sukumaraka Marodistava Hyesha Syamantakah॥