- By Niharika Sanjeeiv
- Sun, 19 Sep 2021 08:14 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: The day has come where all Lord Ganesha devotees will have to bid adieu to him by performing Ganesh Visarjan 2021, that is, by immersing his idol in a water body such as a river, pond, etc. On this day, devotees with a heavy heart celebrate the day by doing dance and playing with colours as they take Lord Ganesha's idol for visarjan. Also, while immersing him, they wish him to come back the next year. As per Hindu belief, Lord Ganesha, who is also known as Vighnaharta, takes away all the pains, sufferings, obstacles from his devotees' life along with him.
This auspicious day is observed annually on Ananta Chaturdashi tithi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This year, the day is being observed on September 19, 2021.
Ganesh Visarjan 2021: Date and Shubh Muhurat
Date: September 19, Sunday
Morning Muhurat (Chara, Labha, Amrita) - 07:40 AM to 12:15 PM
Afternoon Muhurat (Shubha) - 01:46 PM to 03:18 PM
Evening Muhurat (Shubha, Amrita, Chara) - 06:21 PM to 10:46 PM
Night Muhurat (Labha) - 01:43 AM to 03:12 AM, Sep 20
Early Morning Muhurat (Shubha) - 04:40 AM to 06:08 AM, Sep 20
Ganesh Visarjan 2021: Vidhi
- Before performing Lord Ganesha Visarjan, bath and dress him in new clothes
- Take a silk cloth and tie modak, durva grass, betel nut and money.
- Keep the bundle along with Lord Ganesha's idol
- Offer prayers to Lord Ganesha and ask for forgiveness
- After reaching near the waterbody, immerse the idol along with the silk cloth bundle you packed on the west side.
Ganesh Chaturthi commenced on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of Bhadrapada month, that is, September 10, 2021. Now, on Ananta Chaturthi, he will bid adieu to all his devotees. As per Hindu belief, with the visarjan, he takes away all his devotees' pain, suffering and life obstacles. Lord Ganesh is considered the symbol of wisdom, education, good fortune and prosperity. This is why he is known with various names such as - Gajanana, Dhoomraketu, Ekdanta, Vakrtunda, Siddhi Vinayaka etc.