The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is considered very auspicious and important. It is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm all over India. This festival lasts for a full 10 days, which marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the lord of wisdom. According to the Hindu calendar, Ganesh Mahotsav is starting from today i.e. 7 September 2024, the fourth day of the month of Bhadrapada (Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Date).

According to religious beliefs, during this time people install the idol of Bappa in their homes and keep a fast for him. When only a few days are left for this festival, let us know some important things related to it.

Lord Ganesha's Favorite Bhog

Lord Ganesha is very fond of laddus made of rice and wheat flour and modaks, sweet dumplings filled with jaggery and coconut. During this time, various types of modaks and laddus are made and offered as prasad to please Bappa. Apart from this, 21 different sweets are offered to him as prasad.

Chant this mantra while offering food

• ।।I offer these various offerings to Lord Ganesha.

Ganesh Festival Puja Timings

On September 7, the Ganesh Chaturthi puja (Ganesh Puja Muhurat 2024) will be held between 11:03 am to 1:34 pm.

Method of worship of Lord Ganesha

Sadhak should wake up in the morning and take a bath. According to the installation time, install the idol of Bappa. After this, start the puja. Perform Abhishekam of Lord Ganesha. Offer him yellow clothes. Apply a tilak of vermilion and sandalwood. Offer five types of flowers at his feet. Then offer Durva and a garland made of it to Bappa. Offer Modak. Chant Ganesh Chalisa and his Vedic mantras. Conclude the puja with Aarti. Apologize for the mistakes made in the puja. Avoid tamasic things in the puja.