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2019 Ganesh Chaturthi
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॥
सुकुमारक मारोदीस्तव ह्येष स्यमन्तकः॥
Simhah Prasenamavadhitsimho Jambavata Hatah।
Sukumaraka Marodistava Hyesha Syamantakah॥
Sukumaraka Marodistava Hyesha Syamantakah॥
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