According to mythological beliefs, once Lord Ganesha went out for a stroll on his vehicle Mushakraj. During this, Mushakraj collided with something, due to which Ganesh ji lost his balance and fell down. The moon was watching this whole incident and it started laughing at Ganesh ji. Then Lord Shri Ganesha cursed the moon that whoever sees you on the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month, will be falsely accused or will be defamed. Since then, seeing the moon on this day is not considered auspicious.

take these measures

If you accidentally see the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, then to avoid the flaws you should keep a fast for Ganesh ji. Along with this, donate fruits or gold-silver etc. to the needy and poor according to your capacity. This will please Ganesh ji and you will be saved from false accusations.

Chant this mantra

If you accidentally see the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, you can also listen to the story of Jambvant, Lord Krishna and Syamantaka Mani. Along with this, to avoid the defect of Chandradarshan, you should chant this mantra -

'The lion killed Prasena and the lion was killed by Jambavata.

O delicate Marodi this Syamantakara is yours'

Do this work immediately

On Ganesh Chaturthi, when the moon is visible, you should worship Ganesha with some fruit like banana, pomegranate, pear or apple etc. You can also offer 5 types of fruits to Ganesha after worshipping him. Doing this is also considered effective.

will not feel guilty

To avoid the curse of Chandra Darshan on Ganesh Chaturthi, visit Ganesh temple on 27 Wednesdays and worship Lord Ganesha. During the worship, offer 21 bundles of Durva to Lord Ganesha. It is also believed that if you see the moon on Chauth, then seeing the moon on the second day of every month prevents a person from being falsely accused.