Ganesh Chaturthi: The festival of Ganesha, or Ganapati, the elephant-headed God in the Indian traditions, in Sanatana Dharma, is very beautiful and full of meaning. It is said that during the Ganapati festival for a few days, 9 days, the energy, the Ganesha Tattva, Ganapati Tattva, is more present on the Earth, and it is easier to experience that or to enliven that. So what does Ganesha or Ganapati symbolize? There are many beautiful things. It's a festival for 9 days and it will start on Wednesday 31 August 2022. It is also known as Vinayaka Chavithi.
Meaning of Ganapati or Ganesha?
In the word Ganapati, “Gana” means the atoms, and Ganapati is that force that keeps the atoms together. If you see in this whole creation all the atoms, all the substances, for them to behave the way they should, for all the Dravyas to act as per their qualities, their Gunas, to keep this balance, that governing energy is called Ganapati or Ganesha. And because it is so vast, so big, that is why they gave him the head of the elephant, because the elephant is the biggest animal. At the same time another symbolism that can be found is that it is said that Ganapati or Ganesha has the full knowledge, such a vast Buddhi, his intellect is so expanded, such expanded awareness.
Ganesh Chaturthi Muhurat ( Time )
Ganesha Sthapna's time is from 11:05 am to 1:36 pm on 31 August 2022. At this time, you can bring lord Ganesh home and settle in the temple. If you want to do Ganesh Visarjan on the same day, the right is from 3:34 pm to 6:45 pm.
Ganesh Chaturthi Muhurat in Hindi in this video.
How do you symbolize Ganesha?
They said you take the biggest head which is available, and that was the head of the elephant, there is no animal with a bigger head. So they said they will give him the head of an elephant to remind people that this energy, this Shakti, gives you that expanded awareness. And then if you see the symbolism, another thing in the elephant is the trunk. It says that that is the place where the Jnanedriyas and the Karmendriyas, the organs of action and perception, they come together. Because the trunk is used to smell, eat, as well as to grab, and touch. So it says the Ganapati tattva, that energy of Ganesha is the shakti of action, kriya shakti, and the jnana shakti, that energy of perception, of wisdom, they move together, they are aligned.
We act as per the knowledge, in the right manner. And another thing is, it’s beautiful to see if you see the statue of Ganesha, he has a noose, as well as a goad, that Ankush. It says that Ganesha resides at the base of the spine, the Mooladhara, which is the seat of the Kundalini Shakti. And the goad is used to awaken that energy, and the noose is used to control it. It is said that when that Kundalini energy awakens, it has to also be controlled, it has to move in the right direction, otherwise, it can be dangerous also, and it can create problems also. So to awaken the energy and guide it in the right direction, Ganesha is very important.
And that happens how? He sits on the mouse. You may think it is very strange for an elephant to sit on a mouse, such a small animal. But then the mouse is a symbol for the mantra, the mantra shakti. So it says: how is that Kundalini Shakti awakened? It is through mantra. And then Ganesha will guide it in the right direction. So like this, this is just a small glimpse, there are many beautiful aspects of Ganesha or the Ganapati Tattva. And the more you go into it, the more astonishing it is. And it is beautiful to see that every year there is a festival for people to remember this, to celebrate this, to kindle and invoke that energy in their lives, and celebrate.
Why Ganesh Chaturthi is Celebrated?
It is accepted that enthusiasts who petition Ganesha can satisfy their desires and wants. In this way, the primary embodiment of Ganesh Chaturthi is that fans who implore him are liberated of sins and it leads them on the way to information and shrewdness. By and large, the celebration has been praised since the hour of King Shivaji.
It was during India's opportunity battle that Lokmanya Tilak changed Ganesh Chaturthi from a confidential festival to a great public celebration where individuals from all positions of the general public can meet up, ask, and be joined together.
How is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated in India?
He’s called Ganapati, which means the chief of Ghana. So, they will make an image of Ganesh with clay, unburnt, and then they will paint him up nicely some people do it without paint, some people do it with paint and then they will worship him, and huge festivals, music festivals happening around him. In big events, some people build huge ones, hundred-and-eight feet tall, big ones. But after that period is over usually one week, fifteen days, in different places at different times, then they will go and drown it in the lake or in the ocean so that god dissolves. Create a god, create a frenzy around him, and make him your entire life.
For those fifteen days or one month, there’s nothing else but Ganesh. We eat what he eats, we only like what he likes, and everything is about him. But then, one day, we’ll dissolve him. Once he’s dissolved, he’s done. So, he is the symbol of intellectual activity because he wrote great scriptures, and the sage, who dictated these scriptures to him, the challenge for him Ganesh was, that he should not pause in the dictation.
Ganesh Chaturthi Decoration ideas at home 2022
Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi is commended with a tremendous ceremony and show in India. From cleaning houses to making tasty desserts and Modaks the merriments fill a ton of satisfaction. Consistently individuals invite Lord Ganesha to their homes. They enliven their homes brilliantly. Here are some ideas to decorate at home.
Lighting Diya - You can lighten Diyas to decorate the Ganesh sanctuary and your home as you invite Ganesha.Lights - You can utilize laurel lights to beautify the Ganesh sanctuary of our home and your home entry.Flowers - Pooja rituals are fragmented without blossoms. Flower stylistic layouts enhance the vibe of the Ganesh sanctuary at homes. Blossoms likewise raise a decent regular scent making enrichments considerably prettier and merrier.Draw a Rangoli - A drawing on the floor with dry colors is used to decorate the entrance.Balloons and Origami - Paper designs and balloons are used to decorate the temple of Ganesha. It looks really amazing.
Ganpati Visarjan
The Ganpati Visarjan is going to be held on Friday, 9 September 2022. The closing or the end day of the gigantic Ganesh Chaturthi celebration is the point at which the Ganesh Visarjan happens. This day is additionally prominently celebrated as Anant Chaturdashi.
The sacrosanct day of Ganpati Visarjan is praised with incredible joy and greatness as the enthusiasts bid goodbye to their #1 Lord Ganesha to return to his place with a commitment of returning one year from now.
Vinayaka Chavithi is a ten-day celebration that starts on the fourth day of Bhadrapada month. According to the Gregorian schedule, the celebration falls in the period of September or August. The celebration is set apart from the situation of the icon of Lord Ganesh in explained pandals, homes, or different other public spots. The festivals of Vinayaka Chaturthi finish up with the monstrous Visarjan or drenching of the icon of Lord Ganpati in the ocean or a water body. An immense number of enthusiasts do the parade with much loftiness and grandeur in the city. This celebration is praised on an excellent scale in the province of Maharashtra.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2022 FAQs
How many days are left for Ganesh Chaturthi?
It is on 31 August, So, 0 days left for Ganesh Chaturthi.
What do people eat on Ganesh Chaturthi?
Modak (sweet), Ganesh Chaturthi special food.
What is the date of Ganpati 2022?
Ganesha Jayanti will be seen on Friday, February 4, 2022.
Why should we not see the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi?
You will be falsely accused if you see the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi.
When did Ganesh Chaturthi start?
It is broadly accepted that Ganesh Chaturthi was praised interestingly when the Satavahana, Rashtrakuta, and Chalukya lines were managed between 271 B.C. and what's more, 1190 A.D.
Do we fast on Ganesh Chaturthi?
As per strict convictions, It is said that fasting on this day and standing by listening to the birth story of Lord Ganesha satisfy every one of the desires.
What should we not do on Ganesh Chaturthi?
Devotees and their family members should avoid having garlic and onion after Ganpati Sthapna, during the festival period.
How many days is the Ganesh festival celebrated?
10 days
Can we keep Ganpati for 3 days?
Devotees can bring Ganesha home for 1.5 days, 3 days, 7 days, or 10 days.
What is Ganpati decoration called?
In the southern part of India, especially Andra Pradesh it is a tradition to hang the wooden grid called Palavelli above Lord Ganesha.
When do we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in the USA?
Wednesday, 31 August 2022.
Is there a national holiday on Ganesh Chaturthi?
No, there is no national or government holiday.
