Mumbai: The annual celebration of Ganesh Mahotsav is a highlight in Hindu traditions, and this year it will culminate with Ganesh Visarjan 2024 on 17 September, coinciding with Anant Chaturdashi 2024. The vibrant festival, which began with Ganesh Chaturthi 2024, involves various rituals where devotees worship Lord Ganesha, seek his blessings, and bid him farewell through the ritual immersion or Ganpati Visarjan.
As the time for Visarjan approaches, here’s a guide to the exact timings and procedures that should be followed to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha in the most respectful manner.
When is Ganesh Visarjan 2024?
According to the Hindu calendar, Ganesh Visarjan 2024 falls on Tuesday, 17 September 2024. This auspicious event coincides with Anant Chaturdashi, marking the end of Ganesh Chaturthi 2024. The Chaturdashi Tithi (14th day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada will begin on Monday, 16 September at 03:10 PM and will end on Tuesday, 17 September at 11:44 AM, with the immersion typically taking place during this period.
Ganesh Visarjan 2024 Muhurat
The Ganesh Visarjan 2024 muhurat starts as early as 06:07 AM on 17 September 2024. The most auspicious timings, or Visarjan Muhurat, for the immersion are:
Morning Muhurat: 09:11 AM to 01:47 PM
Afternoon Muhurat: 03:19 PM to 04:51 PM
Performing the immersion during these times ensures that the farewell to Lord Ganesha is filled with blessings and auspicious energy.
Ganpati Visarjan 2024 Rituals and Guidelines
For those performing the Ganesh ji ka visarjan in 2024, it is essential to follow these steps:
Before starting the visarjan ritual, devotees should offer modak and fruits to Lord Ganesha.
Recite Ganesh Visarjan mantras and perform the aarti with devotion.
Ideally, the immersion should be in a river, but for those at home, a clean vessel filled with water is appropriate.
Offer prayers asking Lord Ganesha to return next year, and take his blessings for prosperity.
As the Ganesh Visarjan 2024 comes to a close, devotees chant, ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’, as they lovingly bid farewell, hoping for his return next year.
Ganesh Visarjan 2024 is on 17 September, marking the culmination of Ganesh Chaturthi. Learn the exact timings, rituals, and the visarjan muhurat to honour Lord Ganesha. Spirituality Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips
