[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In India, the festival season has so far started. After great hype for Rakshabandan and Janmashtami, people are again looking toward the Ganesh Chaturthi 2022 celebrations. The event commemorates Lord Ganesh’s birthday as the offspring of Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati.
According to mythology, Lord Ganesh was born during the Shukla Paksha of the Bhadrapada month.
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is on August 31, 2022.
The Meaning And Rituals Of Ganesh Chaturthi 2022
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During Ganesh Chaturthi, believers pray to Lord Ganesh for one bright and happy life.
Ganesh Chaturthi symbolizes Ganesh’s rebirth and represents ‘new beginnings.’
It is widely believed that Lord Ganesha was created amid the day of Madhyahna, giving mid-day the much more auspicious moment for Ganesh Puja, commonly known as Shodashopachara Ganapati Puja.
On this day, Lord Ganesh figurines are taken home for Ganesh Sthapana, while people give prayers with bhog for ten days. On Anant Chaturdashi, worshipers submerge Lord Ganesh’s idols into water sources.
Even though the festival is spread across 10 days, the first and the last day are the most pompous. There are 4 distinct rituals that are practised during Ganesh Chaturthi –
Pranapratishtha: With this ritual life is sparked into the deity’s idol as a Priest chants mantras. The idol is then placed in the pandals.
Shhodashopachara: 16 types of prayers are offered to Lord Ganesha, which also includes offering flowers and sweets.
Uttarpuja: This puja is done right before the immersion of the idol.
Visarjan: This is the final ritual for the deity. The idol is finally immersed in the sea.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2022 Time and Date:
You should prayed on August 31 between 11.05 AM and 1.00 PM. The idol should also be set up during Puja Muhurta, which runs from 11.05 p.m. to 1.38 p.m.
You can submerge him on Friday, September 9, which is Ganesh Chaturdashi.
Worshippers may be prone to Mithya Dosha due to a curse on the Moon God. Therefore, the best period to avoid seeing the moon is between 03.33 PM – 08.40 PM on August 30, 2022.
The History of Ganesh Chaturthi:
Many Indian festivals have a significant story behind them. Similarly, even for Ganesh Chaturthi, there are several myths, but the most popular one is the story of Goddess Parvati creating Ganpati. It is believed that Parvati carved Ganesha out of sandalwood paste, put life in him and placed him on guard while she went for a bath. Following his mother’s instructions, Ganesha obstructed Lord Shiva from entering the house due to this Shiva chopped Ganesha’s head in rage. Seeing this, Goddess Parvati was enraged and threatened to destroy the world. Shiva tried to make things better by resurrecting an elephant head on Ganesha’s body and all the gods blessed Ganesha, giving him a new life.
The Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi:
The Ganesh Chaturthi festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. He is worshiped as the God of money, science, knowledge, wisdom and prosperity and his blessings are taken before any important endeavor. For 10 days, Lord Ganesha comes on earth to bless his devotees and then returns back to his mother.
Puja Samagri:
The following items should be gathered for the puja: red cloth, the statue of Lord Ganesha, a water urn, Roli, Panchamrit, incense, Kalava, green cloth, Akshat, Panchameva, Janeu, betel nut, Gangajal, cardamom, coconut, batasa, clove, paan, Ghee, camphor, lamp, and flowers.
Sthapana Vidhi for Ganesh Chaturthi:
-On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the holy idol of Ganesha must be put after washing and wearing clean clothing.
-Cleanse the post using Gangajal and cover it with a fresh red or green cloth.
-Spread a cloth, place Akshat on it, and then place the Lord Ganesha statue on top.
-Apply Gangajal to Lord Ganesha’s idol.
-Dress Lord Ganesha in a Janeu, then create a Kalash by placing Akshat on the left side. Also, on Kalash, draw a swastika sign.
-Attach coconut as well as mango leaves to Kalash & keep them there.
-After presenting Ganpati Bappa with Kalash and Durva, present him with Panchmeva and Modak.
-Present Lord Ganesha with flowers, garlands, roli, and so on. Tilak Ganpati Ji now uses roli. Having done tilak, place a monolithic light in front of Ganesh Ji on the right side.
-Next, do Lord Ganesha’s aarti.
If you’ve placed an idol of Lord Ganesha in your house, you must treat it as if it were a family member. Offer Bhog to Ganapati three times every day. Modak must be provided to Ganpati Bappa daily. You may also serve Motichoor or gram flour laddus should you desire.
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