Ganesh Chaturthi in 2021: History and Significance , Puja Timming and everything ?

Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: Ganesh Chaturthi  also known by the name "Vinayaka Chatuthi" will be celebrated from September 10 this year. Here's all you need to know about the History, Significance, Date and Puja Timings of Festival.

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Happy Ganesh Chaturthi

Why is Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated?

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated annually to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha, the God of new beginnings and a fresh start . Lord Ganesha is considered to be a symbol of wisdom, writing, travel, commerce and good fortune. He is also addressed as Gajanana, Ganesh, Gajadant that are among his 108 names.

History and Significance:

Significace:

To celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, devotees bring home idols of Lord Ganesh to worship the deity, eat good food, enjoy with friends and family, and in the end, immerse the idols. Additionally, temples offer prayers and distribute sweets such as modaks because it is Lord Ganesh's favourite. The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesh, the god of wisdom and prosperity. It falls in the Bhadrapada month of the Hindu calendar, which falls in August-September.

History:

The Indian mythology tells the legend of Goddess Parvati creating baby Lord Ganesh using sandalwood paste and asking him to guard the entrance while she took a bath. When Lord Shiva arrived at the entrance and told Ganesh that he wanted to visit Goddess Parvati, Ganesh refused to allow him to pass through. This made Lord Shiva angry and enraged he severed the child's head. When Goddess Parvati relised what had happened, she was heartbroken.

भारतीय पौराणिक कथाओं में देवी पार्वती की कथा बताती है कि उन्होंने चंदन के पेस्ट का उपयोग करके भगवान गणेश को जन्म दिया और उन्हें स्नान करते समय प्रवेश द्वार की रक्षा करने के लिए कहा। जब भगवान शिव प्रवेश द्वार पर पहुंचे और गणेश से कहा कि वह देवी पार्वती के पास जाना चाहते हैं, तो गणेश ने उन्हें वहां से जाने की अनुमति देने से इनकार कर दिया । इससे भगवान शिव क्रोधित हो गए और क्रोधित हो गए और उन्होंने बच्चे का सिर काट दिया। जब देवी पार्वती को पता चला कि क्या हुआ है, तो उनका दिल टूट गया|W

Seeing Goddess Parvati overwhelmed with grief, Lord Shiva promised to bring baby Ganesh back to life. He instructed his followers to search for the head of the first living creature they could find. However, they could only find a baby elephant's head. That is how Lord Ganesha came back to life with the head of an elephant.

देवी पार्वती को दुःख से अभिभूत देखकर, भगवान शिव ने बच्चे गणेश को वापस लाने का वादा किया। उसने अपने अनुयायियों को पहले जीवित प्राणी के सिर की खोज करने का निर्देश दिया जो उन्हें मिल सकता था। हालांकि, उन्हें केवल एक हाथी के बच्चे का सिर ही मिला। इस तरह भगवान गणेश एक Ma हाथी के सिर के साथ जीवित हो गए।

How to perform Ganesh Chaturthi puja at home during Covid-19?

Burn camphor at the altar and sing some Ganesha songs. Seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Distribute the prasad among the family members and invitees. 

Puja Muhurat (Timming)

This year the tithi for the Chaturthi will last from 12:17 am to 10pm on September 10. The timing for Puja vidhi will begin from 11:03 am and will last till 1:33 pm.

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Why do we immerse Ganesha in water?

It is believed that Lord Ganesha was born during the Madhyana period (noon) and hence, the recommended PUja timing is in the afternoon.

The Legend has it that on tenth day after the Ganpati is immersed, the lord heads back to Mount Kailasha to his parents -- Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati.

Ganpati Bappa Morya!