Is Ganesh Chaturthi on September 18 or September 19? All you need to know

Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: The auspicious festival of Lord Ganesha is just around the corner. Read on to know when the festival will be celebrated this year.

Updated on: Sep 19, 2023, 06:37:36 IST

By Akanksha Agnihotri, Delhi

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Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated with great fanfare throughout India. The festival commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god and son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. In India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Goa, Lord Ganesha is revered as the god of new beginnings, the remover of obstacles, and the god of wisdom and intelligence.

As Ganeshotsav approaches, confusion about the correct date for the festival to begin increases, and many people are wondering whether the celebrations will begin on September 18 or 19. (ANI Photo/Deepak Salvi)

Ganesha's clay idols are placed both privately in people's homes and publicly in elaborate pandals to commemorate the occasion. Daily prasad, which includes delicacies such as modaka as it is believed to be Ganesha's favourite sweet, is prepared along with prayers and fasting. The festival ends on the tenth day when the idol is paraded through the streets and immersed in nearby waterways. (Also read: Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Date, shubh muhurat, history, significance and all you need to know about Ganeshotsav )

When Is Ganesh Chaturthi? September 18 or 19?

Ganesh Chaturthi usually takes place between August and September, during the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. As Ganeshotsav approaches, confusion about the correct date for the festival to begin increases, and many people are wondering whether the celebrations will begin on September 18 or 19. Don't worry, we've got you covered. Read on for clarification.

Hindu scriptures claim that Lord Ganesha was born in the Gregorian month of August or September, which corresponds to the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month of the Hindu calendar. On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed, and on Thursday, September 28, 2023, the tenth day, Ganesh Visarjan, will take place.

The auspicious time to welcome Lord Ganesha home on Chaturthi Tithi will start at 12:39 PM on September 18, 2023, and end at 01:43 PM on September 19, 2023, according to the Drik Panchang. The ten-day Ganesha Utsav festival will come to an end on September 28 with Ganesha Visarjan.

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Akanksha Agnihotri
Akanksha Agnihotri is a lifestyle journalist with over 3 years of experience. She is a psychology graduate and holds a postgraduate diploma in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi, where she graduated as a gold medalist. Originally from Bhopal, the beautiful capital of Madhya Pradesh, she draws inspiration from the city’s rich cultural heritage and layered storytelling traditions that subtly shape her narrative voice. She writes extensively about fashion, beauty, health, relationships, culture, and food, exploring everything from trending styles and runway moments to wellness routines and mindful living. Passionate about meaningful and candid conversations, she enjoys interviewing celebrities, doctors, designers, and film personalities, diving into discussions on fitness, beauty, mental health, and everything fun in between. With a keen eye for trends and a thoughtful understanding of human behaviour, she brings depth, sensitivity, and authenticity to her stories, ensuring they resonate with a wide and diverse audience. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find her lost in a book, planning her next mountain trek, or mapping out spontaneous travel escapes. She loves discovering new authors, revisiting old favourites, and spending quiet afternoons in museums soaking in art, history, and culture. An avid bird-watching enthusiast, she finds joy in early morning walks, spotting rare birds, and reconnecting with nature. Whether sipping coffee while journaling her thoughts or exploring hidden corners of a new city, she constantly seeks inspiration in everyday moments that often turn into compelling story ideas.Read More

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