The houses are cleaned up before the idol of Ganesh is installed. The idol of Ganesh is installed at homes and temples and worshipped for ten days. Approximately 6000 idols of Ganesh are commissioned for Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai alone. Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayak Chaturthi is celebrated as the Birth Anniversary of Lord Ganesh, the God of Wisdom and Prosperity of Hindu mythology. It is celebrated for the following 11 days, with the biggest spectacle taking place on the last day called Ananta Chaturdasi day. In 2013, Ganesh Chaturthi is on September 9. Why is Ganesh Chaturthi CelebratedIt falls on the fourth day after new moon in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. Ganpati is the herald of auspicious beginnings and is the beloved deity of all. Ganpati, the god of wisdom and the benevolent deity of the dynasty of Peshwas who ruled Maharashtra inculcating a special culture in the state. He is the giver of fortune and can help to avoid natural calamities. His blessings are invoked at most religious ceremonies as He is the one who can remove all obstacles to success. This is one of the most popular festivals in the Country. The Muhurut time specified above is the best Muhurut to perform the Ganesh Puja and to perform any work. Ganesh Pooja is preferred during Madhyanhana on Ganesh Chaturthi as it is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Madhyahana Kaal which is between 12:39 and 14:13. on 29th August 2014 can be done Amrit between 09:33 and 11:06 or Shubh Time i.e. The Ganesh Staphna (installation of the Idol) on Ganesh Chaturthi day, i.e. Please note these Timings are as per panchang of Mumbai, India.
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Ganpati ji can also be brought home (Avahana or Welcome) during the Shubh time which is between 17:20 and 18:53. on the 28th August 2014, the Labh time is between12:40 and 14:13 and the Amrit time is 14:13 and 15:46.
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If you intend to bring Ganpati ji one day before, i.e. The Ganesh Chaturthi 2014 Puja Muhurut to bring the Vigraha / Idol home is during the Shubh, Labh or Amrit Choghadiya. Ganesh Chaturthi brings people of all religion, caste and creed together. Lord Vinayaka, Ganesh ji, Ganpati ji, Vinayaka is the darling of the masses.