Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Chauth, will be celebrated on 22 AUGUST 2020.

Before we bring Lord Ganesha home, here are some of the facts about the festival:

When Is Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated?

Ganesh Chaturthi – which marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha – is celebrated on the fourth day of Hindu luni-solar calendar month Bhadrapada. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Chauth, will be celebrated on 22 AUGUST 2020. The birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha - the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune - is celebrated on this day.

What Is the Best Time to Perform the Ganesha Chaturthi Vidhi?

According to Hindu scriptures , Lord Ganesha was born during the Madhyahna Kala. Therefore, the Ganesh Chaturthi vidhi (rituals) is performed during this time of the day.

Ganesh Chaturthi Customs

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with much pomp and show across the country. It celebrates Lord Ganesha as the god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles. The rituals take place all through the 10 days, with modaks being offered to Lord Ganesha and later devoured by the devotees. The festivities begin months in advance with artisans making idols of Lord Ganesha and devotees cleaning and decorating their homes to welcome Bappa.

Beautiful pandals are created across the country in which Ganpati Bappa is placed. Devotees throng these pandals to pay their homage to Ganesha. It is observed throughout India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh. In Mumbai alone, around 150,000 statues are immersed annually. Ganesha idols are placed in homes, or publicly in elaborate pandals or temporary stages.

With increasing environmental concerns, many people prefer eco-friendly Ganesha instead of plaster of Paris idols. These days, statues with seeds are also being made. These seeds will get to the soil after the immersion of Ganesha and would help in germinating a plant.

2020 Ganesh Chaturthi Date

Chaturthi Tithi Begins on 22 AUGUST.

Moon Sighting Prohibited on Ganesh Chaturthi

According to traditional rituals and practices, moon sighting is prohibited during Ganesh Chaturthi as it supposedly leads to Mithya Dosham.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Visarjan Dates

The Ganeshotsav festivities end after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi, also known as the day of Ganesh Visarjan. On this day, devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesha in a water body close by. This year it falls on 1 September 2020.

Om Shri Ganeshaya Namah ~ Shubh Prabhat ~ Happy Ganesh Chaturthi