As the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival comes to an end, Ganesh Visarjan marks the grand farewell to Lord Ganesha. In 2024, Ganesh Visarjan will be observed on Tuesday, September 17, aligning with Anant Chaturdashi, an auspicious day dedicated to bidding farewell to the beloved deity. Here’s a comprehensive guide to this sacred event, including the rituals and optimal times for the immersion.
What is Ganesh Visarjan?
Ganesh Visarjan is the ritual of immersing the idol of Lord Ganesha in water, symbolising his return to Mount Kailash and the removal of obstacles from devotees’ lives. This significant day concludes Ganeshotsav, a 10-day festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha.
Ganesh Visarjan 2024: Date and auspicious timings
Ganesh Visarjan can be performed on various days, but Anant Chaturdashi is the most important. The Chaturdashi Tithi starts at 3:10 PM on September 16 and ends at 11:44 AM on September 17, 2024.
Ganesh Visarjan 2024: Auspicious choghadiya muhurat on September 17
- Morning Muhurat: 09:30 AM to 02:04 PM (Chara, Labha, Amrita)
- Afternoon Muhurat: 03:36 PM to 05:07 PM (Shubha)
- Evening Muhurat: 08:07 PM to 09:36 PM (Labha)
- Night Muhurat: 11:04 PM to 03:30 AM, September 18 (Shubha, Amrita, Chara)
Ganesh Visarjan 2024: Rituals
The Visarjan process begins with the final puja (prayer), where devotees present flowers, sweets, and coconuts to Lord Ganesha. Following this, the idol is carried in a lively procession, often filled with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya,” music, and dance. The idol is then immersed in a river, lake, or sea. For smaller idols, families may conduct the Visarjan in buckets or tubs at home, considering environmental impact.
Ganesh Visarjan 2024: Significance of visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi
Anant Chaturdashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his infinite form, is a day when devotees tie sacred threads and offer prayers for protection and prosperity. It is regarded as the most auspicious day for Ganesh Visarjan, concluding the Ganesh Chaturthi festivities with grandeur.
Ganesh Visarjan 2024: Alternate days for visarjan
Although Anant Chaturdashi is the principal day, Visarjan can also be performed on other days:
- One-and-a-half Day Visarjan: September 8, 2024
- 3rd Day Visarjan: September 9, 2024
- 5th Day Visarjan: September 11, 2024
- 7th Day Visarjan: September 13, 2024