When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Important Hindu Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. This festival holds significant cultural and religious importance in Hinduism and is observed with great enthusiasm and devotion across India and by Hindu communities worldwide.
Ganesh Chaturthi festival is also known by the names: Ganesh Jayanti, Ganapati Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Vinayagar Chaturthi, Ganesh Utsav, Ganesh Puja. By now you would have understood Ganesha is also known by the names Ganapati, Vinayaka, Vinayagar.
With the arrival of Ganesh Chaturthi festival the shops get flooded with Ganapati idols in all sizes, colors and forms. The scene for Ganesh Chaturthi of 2024 is no different.
This 5 feet tall statue of Lord Ganesha stopped me on my tracks. A fusion of two Gods; Lord Ganesha having butter from a pot like Lord Krishna. Creativity has no limits of course!
Ganesh Chaturthi is also called Chavathi, Chouthi, Vinayak Chaturthi, Ganeshotsav.
Why is Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated?
To readers who are not aware of Hindu festivals, here is why Ganesh Chaturthi festival is celebrated. Ganesh Chaturthi marks the day when Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is believed to have been born.
Many Bangaloreans head to Potters Town of Bangalore which is famous for making eco friendly Ganesh idols. Meet an idol maker giving finishing touches to idol of Lord Ganesh here: Faces of India 64
Vinayaka Chaturthi
Why is Bhagwan Ganeshji worshiped?
Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings. His blessings are sought before embarking on any new endeavor, whether it’s a business venture, a wedding, or even the start of a new academic year. Ganesh Chaturthi is considered an auspicious time to start new projects, businesses, or ventures.
Ganesha is depicted with an elephant head, which symbolizes wisdom, intelligence, and discernment. His large ears signify the importance of listening and understanding, while his small mouth represents the need to speak less and choose words wisely.
Another reason why people worship Lord Ganesha is to seek his blessings in removing obstacles and challenges from their paths. People bring Ganesha idols into their homes and workplaces to invoke his blessings for a successful and obstacle-free future.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2024
You may have wondered why Ganesh Chaturthi falls on different dates in different years. The reason is Hindus who celebrate Vinayaka Chaturthi follow the lunar calendar. According to lunar calendar this festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, is celebrated on 4th day of the waxing moon period or Shukla Chaturthi. The Hindu month is Bhadrapada. This falls on August or September each year. This is the reason why Ganesh Chaturthi dates keep varying in solar calendar.
The dates for this Hindu festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, are helpful to plan a weekend holiday. Most restaurants are closed though. So plan your travel itinerary accordingly.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 is on 7th September, Saturday.
2023 Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Monday, 18 September 2023.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2022 – 31st August Wednesday
Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 date: Friday, 10th September
2020 date: Saturday, 22nd August
2019 Vinayaka Chaturthi date: Monday, 2 September
2018 date: Thursday, 13 September
2017 date: Friday, 25th August
2016 date: Monday, 5th September
2015 date: Thursday, 17th September
Festival greetings to all my readers for Ganesh Chaturthi!
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Good. to hear that people are switching over to eco friendly idols.
Great and colorful picture Indrani, keep on the good work.
greetings, Joop
beautiful!! creativity has absolutely no limits… i have seen some really wonderful idols of ganeshas in the shops before chaturthi, but have never had my camera… shall make a round with a camera next time!!
lovely!
Such a striking image, it's wonderful! Enjoyed all these lovely photos.
An English Girl Rambles
Great creativity and colors indeed, beautiful image.
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I can't wait to look at your sundial shots from Italy 🙂
This looks like a festival I would love to take part in. The statue is very colourful.
There's something mildly reminiscent of the genie in Aladdin…
Happy Ganesha Chaturthi to you and your family. Hope Lord Ganesha brings happiness and peace in your life.
Wonderful capture! The subject and the colors are stunning.
Must be twice as powerful! Fantastic photo, Indrani 😀
Creative yes, but definitely not eco friendly. If they were just for display and not for immersion.
Certainly not the usual Ganesha pose. Happy festival to you!
First time I am seeing, Lord Ganesha in Lord Vishnu's color 🙂
Hi Indrani, great photographs and exceptionally unique, good eye!!
Hi Indrani! I’m back!! One week off, one week to deal with the mess created by the absence, a birthday almost no one noticed and a weekend to rest a little bit…
Criativity has no limits, indeed…
Meanwhile Blogtrotter Two is enjoying a fabulous hotel: the Cala di Volpe in Costa Smeralda!! Enjoy, comment and have a great weekend!
Same to u too
Very very beautiful.. yet so creative!!
Looks a very benign rendition…
Colorful and playful. Beautiful.
it's not just unusual, it is very artistically implemented, the shade of blue, the eyes, every detail is amazing!
No Avatar is out of bounds for our user-friendly, jolly Ganesha-darling !
next time, you must visit Malaysia and go to the Batu Caves.
This is a very colorful statue.
Creativity has no limits of course!
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