Ganesh Chaturthi / Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 date and other important details

New Delhi: Lord Ganesha is one of the most revered deities, and Hindus pay their tributes to him before performing puja or initiating a new beginning. Hence, he is referred to as Pratham Pujaniya (meaning the first to be worshipped). Lord Ganesha, also known as Vinayak, Ganapati, Vighneshwara and several other names, is the son of Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. And the Chaturthi Tithi, Shukla Paksha Bhadrapada (fourth day during the waxing phase of the Lunar cycle in Bhadrapada month), is believed to be the day when he was born.

Hence, devotees celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi on the day mentioned above. But the date varies as per the Gregorian calendar. Therefore, read on to know the Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 date, puja shubh muhurat, time to avoid moon sighting and other significant details.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 date

This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 10.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 Tithi timings

The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 12:18 AM on September 10 and ends at 9:57 PM on September 10.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 Puja Shubh Muhurat

Ganesha Chaturthi 2021 Madhyana Puja Shubh Muhurat is between 11:03 AM to 1:33 PM.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 time to avoid moon sighting

One must avoid the sighting of the Moon between 9:12 AM to 8:53 PM. One must not see the Moon on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi because it is deemed inauspicious. It is said that people may attract Mithya Dosha owing to a curse on the Moon God.

And since Lord Ganesha first came into being on the Chaturthi Tithi of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha, this date is of great significance for devotees.

Moreover, Lord Ganesha is hailed as Vighnaharta (the one who removes obstacles). Hence, he is worshipped first before initiating a new venture, work or auspicious beginning like marriage, child's naming ceremony or Griha Pravesh.