Vinayak Chaturthi 2021: Know The date, Time For Ganesh Chaturthi Puja

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Read on to know the auspicious date and time for Vinayak Chaturthi puja here.

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Vinayak Chaturthi is a monthly festival celebrated every fourth-day post the full moon. Performing fast and prayers on Vinayak Chaturthi can keep obstacles away and make your life successful. Lord Ganesha is also known as Vighnaharta and he takes away the sufferings of people when they show their devotion to him. Lord Moon observed fast every month on the day to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessing and get rid of the curse given by him. Also Read - Anant Chaturdashi 2020: Puja Timing, Muhurat, Vidhi For Ganpati Visarjan
How do we Celebrate Vinayak Chaturthi?

On this auspicious day, devotees keep fast. They get up early in the morning, take bath and wear new clothes. Then they do meditation and offer prayers and prasad to Lord Ganesha. They break the fast at night only after seeing the moon. Devotees also offer Lord Ganesha’s favourite sweet, Modak to him

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Vinayak Chaturthi 2021: History And Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Why do we celebrate Vinayak Chaturthi and when do we observe it? All you need to know.

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Vinayak Chaturthi or Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every month on the fourth day of Shukla Paksha. On this auspicious occasion, devotees worship Lord Ganesha at noon. This month, Vinayak Chaturthi is falling on January 16. According to Hindi mythology, performing fast on the day brings prosperity to the house and Lord Ganesha fulfills our wish. Also Read - Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple Reopens Tomorrow | Trust Authorities Issue SoPs, Check Here
History Behind Vinayak Chaturthi

As per legends, Lord Moon or Chandra used to be extremely proud and arrogant. Once upon a time, Lord Ganesha went for a ride on his mouse and fell as the mouse couldn’t hold him due to his excessive weight. By looking at this incident, Lord Moon started laughing out loud. This act of his made Lord Ganesha angry and as a result, he cursed the Moon that whoever will look at the Moon on that particular day will be falsely accused. Post this, the Moon realized his mistake and asked for mercy. Then, Lord Ganesha said, keeping a fast every month on Vinayak Chaturthi will gradually free him from the curse. Also Read - Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Cases Rise to 37, Entry to Siddhivinayak Temple Banned | Top 10 Points
Importance of Vinayak Chaturthi

It is believed that keeping a fast on the fourth day after the full moon which is Vinayak Chaturthi, brings success in your life. Doing this also will keep you away from obstacles.