Śrī Gaṇeśa Caturthī

Manifestation of Lord Gaṇapati, the Supreme Remover of Obstacles

Saturday, 10 September 1763

Lord Śiva and Goddess Pārvatī blessing child Lord Gaṇeśa upon Mount Kailāsa with modakas, hibiscus, and dūrvā grass — Gaṇeśa Caturthī: Lord Śiva and Goddess Pārvatī bless young Gaṇapati on Mount Kailāsa, proclaiming Him the remover of obstacles to be worshipped first, as sages offer modakas and dūrvā grass.

From the pañchāṅga

Śukla Caturthī begins10 Sep, 11:14 AM

Ends11 Sep, 8:10 AM

ObservanceMadhyāhna, midday worship

How it is observed

The clay mūrti of Gaṇeśa is installed and worshipped at madhyāhna with modaka and dūrvā grass over the festival days, then carried in procession for immersion (visarjana). Those who fast keep the monthly Vināyaka Caturthī form, see the vrata.

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Today's Sky (10 September 1763)

Celestial Coordinates & Muhūrtas

Sūrya · SunDay Arc

Sunrise6:31 AM85° E

Sunset6:48 PM275° W

Candra · Moon

Moonrise8:55 AM99° E

Moonset9:00 PM257° WSW

Rāhu Kāla

9:35 AM – 11:07 AM

Yamagaṇḍa

2:11 PM – 3:44 PM

Abhijit Muhūrta

12:15 PM – 1:03 PM

Bearings indicate horizon degrees. Rāhu and Yamagaṇḍa are avoided for new auspicious beginnings; Abhijit is the midday victory window.

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