Ganesh Chaturthi (गणेश चतुर्थी)

Ganesh Chaturthi (गणेश चतुर्थी)

Ganesha also known as Vighneshwara is the Lord of Obstacles of material and spiritual order and His dharma is to remove obstacles and fear. He rules over the Muladhara Chakra, the lowest or primal energy centre in Human body. Ganesh Chaturthi is the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the son of Shiva & Parvati. Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the 4th day after new Moon of the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, around August or September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi. In 2014 Ganesh Chaturthi date is 29th August 2014 on Friday. On this day there is a special combination of exalted Mercury with Hasta Nakshatra and Amrit Yoga with Chaturthi Tithi whole of day. This is a very auspicious combination according to astrologers.

 

Ganesh Pooja is preferred during noon (Madhyanhana) on Ganesh Chaturthi as it is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Noon time (Madhyahana Kaal). The Ganesh utsav, the festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi, which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day. On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees taken out the idol of Lord Ganesh in a colourful and musical procession to be immersed in the ocean or other water body.

It is believed that one should not look at the Moon of Ganesh Chaturthi as legend had it the Moon laughed at Lord Ganesha when he fell from his vehicle, the rat.  Sighting the moon of Ganesh Chaturthi creates Mithya Dosham  (कलंक) which means false accusation.

Wish you All a Very Happy and a Blessed Ganesh Chaturthi 2014!