Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Is Ganesh Chaturthi on September 6 or 7? Know the correct date and shubh muhurat

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Are you celebrating the auspicious Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi? Find out its correct date and shubh muhurat.

Updated on: Sep 6, 2024, 07:37:43 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi, New Delhi

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: The auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated annually with pomp across the country. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh, the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. It is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month, which falls in August or September. Know the correct date of the holy festival, the shubh muhurat to do murti (statue) sthapana, and puja. Read on to know the details.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: The auspicious Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with pomp every year. (Punit PARANJPE/AFP)

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When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2024? Is it on September 6 or 7?

This year, there is confusion around whether Ganesh Chaturthi is on September 6 or 7. Since the Chaturthi tithi begins on September 6 and will last till the next day, September 7, many are in a dilemma over which date to consider. However, according to Drik Panchang, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated this year on Saturday, September 7.

Devotees carry an idol of Lord Ganesh during a procession ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival along a street in Mumbai. (AFP)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Shubh Muhurat

To celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with fervour, you must know the shubh muhurat and tithi timings for the festival. Read below:

Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat - 11:03 am to 1:34 pm, September 7

Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 3:01 pm on September 6, 2024

Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 5:37 pm on September 7, 2024

Ganpati Bappa murti sthapana time - 11:03 am to 1:34 pm, September 7

Brahma Muhurta - 4:31 am to 5:16 am

Vijaya Muhurta - 2:24 pm to 3:14 pm

Ganesh Visarjan - Tuesday, September 17

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According to Drik Panchang, devotees should avoid sighting the moon from 3:01 pm to 8:16 pm on September 6 and from 9:30 am to 8:45 pm on September 7. Meanwhile, the Chogadiya muhurat in the morning is at 6"02 am and in the evening is at 6:35 pm.

Devotees carry an idol Lord Ganesh ahead of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in Mumbai. (AFP)

Learn more about Ganesh Chaturthi

Also known as Ganeshotsav, Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayagar Chaturthi, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations last for 10 days. Though the festival is marked throughout the country, large-scale celebrations occur in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka, especially in cities like Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad.

During the festival, devotees bring home Ganpati Bappa and perform sthapana of the idol, pray to the lord, perform rituals, offer bhog, and observe a fast. According to rituals, people keep Ganpati Bappa inside their homes for one-and-a-half days, three days, seven days, or ten days. The festival ends with Ganesh Visarjan. On this day, devotees immerse Lord Ganesha's idols in water with heavy hearts.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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