Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: When is Ganeshotsav, on September 18 or September 19? Check EXACT Date, and Bank Holidays

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is a 10-day festival that typically falls in August or September, during the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Bhadrapada month of the Hindu calendar. The date of Ganesh Chaturthi is determined by the conjunction of the moon and the star Pushya. This year, the moon and Pushya will conjunct at 12:39 PM on September 18, and the conjunction will end at 1:43 PM on September 19. Therefore, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 19.

The auspicious time to welcome Lord Ganesha home on Chaturthi Tithi will start at 12:39 PM on September 18 and end at 1:43 PM on September 19. The ten-day Ganesha Utsav festival will conclude on September 28 with Ganesha Visarjan.

GANESH CHATURTHI DATES IN 2023

Chaturthi Tithi: September 18-19

Auspicious Time To Welcome Lord Ganesha Home: September 18, 12:39 PM – September 19, 1:43 PM

Ganesh Visarjan: September 28

GANESH CHATURTHI BANK HOLIDAYS IN 2023

Banks will be closed for three days in some cities on Ganesh Chaturthi:

September 18: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad

September 19: Ahmedabad, Belapur, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji

September 20: Bhubaneswar, Panaji

The bank holidays are on the occasion of Varasiddhi Vinayaka Vrata/Vinayaka Chathurthi, Ganesh Chaturthi/Samvatsari (Chaturthi Paksha), and Ganesh Chaturthi (2nd day)/Nuakhai, respectively.

DOS AND DON’T TO WELCOME GANPATI BAPPA AT HOME

Dos:

Clean and decorate your home. This will create a welcoming atmosphere for Lord Ganesha.Choose an auspicious time to welcome Lord Ganesha home. This can be done by consulting a calendar or astrologer.Procure a Ganesha idol made of clay or other eco-friendly material.Place the idol in a clean and elevated area of your home.Perform a puja to welcome Lord Ganesha home. This includes offering prayers, flowers, and fruits.Offer Lord Ganesha a variety of vegetarian dishes.Sing bhajans and kirtans to Lord Ganesha.Spend time with Lord Ganesha and offer your prayers and devotion.

Don’ts

Do not welcome Lord Ganesha home on an inauspicious day.Do not place the idol in a dirty or cluttered area of your home.Do not offer Lord Ganesha non-vegetarian food or alcohol.Do not engage in loud or disruptive behavior in the presence of Lord Ganesha.Do not leave Lord Ganesha unattended for long periods of time.Do not immerse Lord Ganesha’s idol in a river or ocean without performing a proper visarjan ceremony.

HOW TO CELEBRATE ECO-FRIENDLY GANPATI?

Choose an eco-friendly Ganesha idolThere are many different types of eco-friendly Ganesha idols available, such as clay, papier-mache, and seed-embedded idols. Clay idols are the most environmentally friendly option, as they are made from natural materials and can be easily immersed in a water body. Papier-mache idols are also biodegradable, but they may not dissolve as quickly as clay idols. Seed-embedded idols are made from clay and contain seeds that can be planted after the festival.Decorate your Ganesha pandal with natural materialsAvoid using plastic decorations, as they are harmful to the environment. Instead, use natural materials such as flowers, leaves, and fruits to decorate your pandal.Use natural colours for your rangoliAvoid using synthetic colors, as they can pollute the environment. Instead, use natural colors such as turmeric, henna, and gulal to make your rangoli.Avoid using loudspeakers for musicLoudspeakers can create noise pollution, which can be harmful to people and animals. Instead, use traditional instruments such as drums and cymbals to play music during the festival.Immerse your Ganesha idol in a designated areaAvoid immersing your Ganesha idol in rivers, lakes, and oceans, as this can pollute the water bodies. Instead, immerse your idol in a designated area that has been set up by the local authorities.