Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: Date, auspicious timings for Ganpati Sthapna and Visarjan

New Delhi | Jagran Lifestyle Desk: Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the Hindu god of wisdom and success. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September.

Lord Ganesha is believed to be the remover of all obstacles and is also considered by many as a symbol of good fortune, wisdom, and luck. This year the festival will be celebrated on September 2 (Monday).

Ganesh Chaturthi begins with installation of idols of the Lord and ends with immersion of these same idols in water. The period between the start and end of the festival is considered auspicious and it is believed that the Lord is present with devotees during the 10 days of the festival.

Ganesh Visarjan or the process of immersing Ganesha idols in water is a festive affair like no other. The event attracts thousands of foreign tourists to Indian cities who line up to witness the colourful spectacle of processions carrying tall statues to be immersed in water. Visarjan processions are grand affairs consisting of thousands of devotees who throng the streets to bid goodbye to their favourite Lord.

Here are the important dates and timing for the rituals of Ganesh Chaturthi:

Ganesh Chaturthi date: September 2, 2019

Ganesha Visarjan Date: September 12, 2019

Madhyahna Ganesha Puja: 11:05 am to 01:36 pm

Time span: 2 hours 31 minutes

Ganesha Visarjan: September 12, 2019

Time to avoid moon sighting: 8:55 am to 9:05 pm

Time span: 12 hours 10 minutes

Chaturthi Tithi starting: 4:57 am on September 2, 2019