2021 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॥
Simhah
Prasenamavadhitsimho Jambavata Hatah।
Sukumaraka Marodistava Hyesha Syamantakah॥
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