Mumbai: In Hinduism, Vinayak Chaturthi, celebrated during the Sawan month, is a festival of great importance. This day is dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesh, with specific rituals observed to honour the deity. While every Chaturthi, occurring during the Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase) and Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase), is considered auspicious, the Chaturthi falling in the Shukla Paksha is particularly known as Vinayak Chaturthi. In 2024, this significant vrat (fast) will be observed on 8 August, under the auspices of Shiva, Siddha, and Ravi Yoga.
Vinayak Chaturthi Tithi, and puja and moonrise timings
According to the Panchang (Hindu calendar), the Vinayak Chaturthi Tithi (date) in Sawan will commence on 7 August, Wednesday, at 10:05 PM and conclude on 9 August 2024, at 12:36 AM. The Udaya Tithi (emergent date) dictates that the vrat will be observed on 8 August, Thursday. The designated time for worship on Vinayak Chaturthi will be from 11:07 AM to 1:46 PM on 8 August. The puja (ritual) can only be performed within a window of 2 hours and 40 minutes. Additionally, the Chandrodaya (moonrise) is at 8:59 PM, with moon viewing being restricted on this day.
Performing the puja with the prescribed rituals on this auspicious occasion brings forth the desired blessings, wealth, and prosperity to one’s home. It also aids in mitigating life’s troubles. During Vinayak Chaturthi, devotees are encouraged to chant the following mantra while performing the puja to overcome life’s challenges and sustain prosperity:
Ganesh Mantra
Vakratunda Mahakaya, Surya Koti Samaprabha.
Nirvighnam Kurume Deva, Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada.
Vinayak Chaturthi Puja Method
On Vinayak Chaturthi morning, rise early during Brahma Muhurta (auspicious time), take a bath, and don red clothing. Offer Arghya (water offering) to the rising sun with a copper vessel and take a vow for the vrat. Bring a single-jawed coconut and Modak (sweet dumplings) as prasad (offering) to the Ganapati temple. Present rose flowers and Durva grass, chant the mantra ‘Om Ganapataye Namah‘ 27 times, and offer incense and lamps.
During the afternoon puja, establish a Ganesh idol made of brass, copper, clay, gold, or silver in your home, based on your means. After taking the vow, perform the puja and Aarti (ritualistic worship) for Lord Ganesh and distribute Modaks to children. To receive the desired blessings from Lord Ganesh, perform the puja twice during the day—once in the afternoon and once at noon. Recite at least one mala (rosary) of Ganesh’s mantra to bring happiness into your life.
Significance of Vinayak Chaturthi
According to Hindu beliefs, devotees who offer red flowers, Durva grass, betel leaves, areca nuts, Modaks, or Motichoor laddus to Lord Ganesh on Sawan Vinayaki Chaturthi and perform his worship will have their wishes fulfilled swiftly. The blessings of Ganesh bestow strength, wisdom, and prosperity. His grace ensures success in all endeavours, bringing joy and comfort to the home while resolving life’s difficulties.
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