Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrating Lord Ganesha’s birth, begins on September 19 this year. Lord Ganesh, symbolizing wisdom and wealth, brings blessings and luck. He has many names, like Gajanana, Dhoomraketu, Ekdanta, Vakrtunda, and Siddhi Vinayaka.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 start and end date

In Hindu beliefs, Lord Ganesha was born in the Bhadrapada month’s Shukla Paksha, usually around August-September. In 2023, Ganesh Chaturthi will be on Tuesday, September 19th, and Ganesh Visarjan on September 28th.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 timing

As per the Hindu calendar, Vinayak Chaturdashi in 2023 starts on Tuesday, September 19th. The special Ganesha Puja time is from 11:01 AM to 01:28 PM, lasting 2 hours and 27 minutes. To follow the tradition of not seeing the Moon before Ganesha Chaturthi, try not to look at it from 09:45 AM to 08:44 PM.

Ganesh Chaturthi history

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune.

References to Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations can be found in ancient religious texts and scriptures, indicating that the festival has been observed for many centuries. The festival saw prominence during the reign of the Maratha leader, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, as a form of public celebration and assertion of cultural identity.

The public and grand celebration as we see today, especially in the state of Maharashtra, was popularized in the late 19th century by Indian freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. He transformed the private, household-based celebration into a grand public event. The aim was to bridge the gap between different castes and to create a sense of unity against British colonial rule. It also served as a platform for disseminating nationalist ideas under the guise of religious celebrations, circumventing the British ban on public assemblies.

The festival involves installing clay idols of Lord Ganesha in public pandals (temporary structures) and homes. These idols are worshipped for 10 days with various cultural and musical events before being immersed in water, signifying Ganesha’s return journey to Mount Kailash to join his parents Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Today, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great fervor, especially in the western state of Maharashtra, and has also gained popularity in other parts of India and among Indian communities worldwide.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Muhurat

According to the Drik Panchang, Shubh Muhurat and Tithi of Ganesh Chaturthi includes:

Chaturthi Tithi Starts: 12:39 pm on 18 September 2023.

Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 1:43 pm on 19 September 2023.

Ganesh Chaturthi Shubh Muhurat: 11:01 am to 01:28 pm (19 September 2023).

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 in Hindi

गणेश चतुर्थी हिंदू धर्म का एक प्रमुख त्योहार है, जिसे श्री गणेश की जन्मोत्सव के रूप में मनाया जाता है। विशेष रूप से भारत में इस त्योहार की धूम अद्वितीय है, जहाँ लोग अपने घरों और सार्वजनिक स्थलों पर गणेश जी की मूर्तियाँ स्थापित करते हैं और विभिन्न सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम आयोजित करते हैं।

२०२३ में गणेश चतुर्थी की तिथि दिनांक पर है और समय है। इस वर्ष भी लोग इस त्योहार को धूमधाम से मनाएंगे। लोग उम्मीद करते हैं कि गणेश जी उनके जीवन से बाधाओं को दूर करेंगे और खुशियाँ लेकर आएंगे। इस अवसर पर, पूजा, आरती, भजन, और अन्य सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रम होते हैं। त्योहार का समाप्त होने पर, गणेश जी की मूर्तियों का विसर्जन किया जाता है, जिसे लोग भावभीनी भावना के साथ मनाते हैं।

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 visarjan date

Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most celebrated festivals in India, reveres Lord Ganesha, the deity of prosperity and wisdom. The festival starts with the installation of beautifully crafted Ganesha idols in homes and public spaces. It begins on the Chaturthi (fourth day) of the Bhadrapada month of the Hindu calendar, and its culmination, known as “Visarjan”, takes place after 10 days.

For Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, the “Visarjan” or immersion date is notably set for September 28, Thursday, 2023. This significant day witnesses devotees bidding farewell to Lord Ganesha, expressing hope for his prompt return the subsequent year. Streets come alive with processions, as participants immerse themselves in dance and song in honor of the deity. The idols are then carried to nearby rivers, lakes, or the sea for immersion. This act signifies the cycle of creation and dissolution in nature, a foundational principle of Hindu philosophy.

The immersion is also a poignant moment for the devotees. With joyous celebrations, there’s a touch of melancholy as they say goodbye to the beloved deity. As the idols dissolve in the water, chants of “Ganapati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Laukar Ya,” fill the air, meaning “Lord Ganesha, come back soon next year.” This resonates deeply, encapsulating the festival’s spirit, which celebrates life’s eternal cycle and the enduring bond between the divine and its devotees.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 holiday

In 2023, the 10-day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrate on Tuesday, September 19th. According to the Hindu calendar, Vinayak Chaturdashi in 2023 will begin on Monday, September 18th, at 12:39 PM and conclude on Tuesday, September 19th, at 8:43 PM.

FAQs on Ganesh Chaturthi 2023

When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2023?

Ganesh Chaturthi in 2023 falls on Tue, 19 Sept, 2023

What is the date of Ganpati in 2023?

The date for Ganpati, or Ganesh Chaturthi, in 2023 is September 19.

How many Ganesh Chaturthi are there in 2023?

There is one Ganesh Chaturthi in 2023, celebrated on September 19.

When to bring Ganesha home in 2023?

Devotees usually bring Ganesha idols home a day or two before Ganesh Chaturthi. For 2023, this would be around September 16 or 17

When can we remove the Ganesh idol at home?

The Ganesh idol can be removed or immersed (Visarjan) on the day you choose after the start of the festival, typically ranging from 1.5 days to 10 days post Ganesh Chaturthi.

How many years can we keep Ganpati at home?

Some devotees opt for a symbolic immersion at home and reuse the idol for up to 5 years. However, the traditional practice is to immerse the idol annually.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, how many days left?

This would depend on the current date. As of August 31, 2023, there would be 19 days left until Ganesh Chaturthi 2023.