Ganesh Visarjan 2024 Date & Time: Check Shubh Muhurat, Rituals, and Significance

Ganesh Visarjan, observed on the 14th day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, marks the conclusion of the 10-day Ganesh Utsav festival. This significant occasion, which falls on Anant Chaturdashi, involves the immersion of Lord Ganesha’s idols in water bodies. Devotees participate in grand processions, celebrating the conclusion of the festivities, while promising to welcome the beloved deity again the following year.

In 2024, Ganesh Visarjan will take place on September 17. On this day, communities gather for the immersion of Ganesha idols in holy rivers, seas, or lakes, signifying the cycle of life and the return of divine energy to the universe.

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Ganesh Visarjan 2024: Date and Time
Ganesh Visarjan 2024 Date: September 17, 2024.
Chaturdashi Tithi Begins: 03:10 PM, September 16, 2024.
Chaturdashi Tithi Ends: 11:44 AM, September 17, 2024.

Shubh Muhurat for Ganesh Visarjan 2024
Auspicious timings for the immersion of the Ganesha idol are determined by the Choghadiya (Hindu Panchang). Here are the Shubh Muhurats for Ganpati Visarjan:

• Morning Muhurat (Chara, Labha, Amrita): 09:11 AM to 01:47 PM
• Afternoon Muhurat (Shubha): 03:19 PM to 04:51 PM
• Evening Muhurat (Labha): 07:51 PM to 09:19 PM
• Night Muhurat (Shubha, Amrita, Chara): 10:47 PM to 03:12 AM, September 18, 2024.

After this, the idol is carried in a procession to the waterbody, accompanied by chants, and music. At the immersion site, a final puja is performed, where coconuts, fruits, and flowers are offered. As the idol is submerged in the water, devotees chant "Ganapati Bappa Morya" and "Jai Ganesh", bidding farewell to the Lord.

Once the idol dissolves, the holy water is collected and sprinkled over the devotees, symbolising purification. The ritual concludes with the devotees reflecting on the blessings received during the festival and the hope of welcoming Ganesha again in the coming year.

Significance of Ganesh Visarjan
Ganesh Visarjan holds deep spiritual significance in Hindu culture. It marks the end of the Ganesh festival and symbolises the impermanence of life. The immersion of the idol signifies Lord Ganesha's return to his divine abode, reminding devotees of the continuous cycle of life, death, and rebirth. The dissolution of the idol in water is believed to return Ganesha’s divine energy to the universe, renewing the environment and cleansing the soul.