Śrī Gaṇeśa Caturthī

Manifestation of Lord Gaṇapati, the Supreme Remover of Obstacles

Friday, 16 September 1977

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 begins16 Sep, 9:53 AM

Ends17 Sep, 7:44 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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SaṅkrāntiWorship · no fast

Kanyā Saṅkrānti

The Sun enters Kanyā

Friday, 16 September 1977

The Sun crosses at 6:29 PM, your local time

The Sun enters Kanyā (Virgo). Kept in some regions as Viśvakarmā Pūjā, honouring the craftsman of the gods.

What is done, A day for a bath in sacred water and dāna (charity) during the puṇya kāla, the auspicious window around the transit.

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Today's Sky (16 September 1977)

Celestial Coordinates & Muhūrtas

Sūrya · SunDay Arc

Sunrise6:08 AM87° E

Sunset6:20 PM273° W

Candra · Moon

Moonrise8:36 AM100° E

Moonset8:41 PM258° WSW

Rāhu Kāla

10:42 AM – 12:14 PM

Yamagaṇḍa

3:17 PM – 4:48 PM

Abhijit Muhūrta

11:50 AM – 12:38 PM

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

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