Vinayaka Chaturthi 2020 According to the Hindu Calendar, every lunar month has two Chaturthi Tithis(date). Chaturthi Tithis are dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Every month devotees of Lord Ganesha observe a fast on Chathurthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha. In other words, this date also represents the monthly birth date of Lord Ganesha.
The Chaturthi past Amavasya or phase of the moon throughout Shukla Paksha is thought of as Vinayaka Chaturthi and therefore the one once the full phase of the moon throughout Krishna Paksha is thought as Sankashti Chaturthi.
Vinayaka Chaturthi: Date
The Chaturthi Tithi will start at 3.17 pm on December 17 and will end at 2.22 pm on December 18.
Vinayaka Chaturthi: Puja Muharat
The puja shubh muhurat for Vinayaka Chathurthi is between 11:16 am to 1.20 pm on December 18.
Vinayaka Chaturthi: Significance
Lord Ganesha is one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon. He is widely revered, more specifically, as the remover of obstacles; the patron of arts and sciences; and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as a patron of letters and learning during writing sessions.
On the auspicious day of Vinayaka Chaturthi, devotees get up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes. They do Sankalpa (take a pledge that you would observe the vrat sincerely and whole-heartedly). Worship Lord Ganesha, offer Panchamrit made of milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey to Lord Ganesha. Offer Chandan paste, flowers (red hibiscus or any other flower), durva grass, kumkuma, incense sticks, and dhoop.
Devotees observe this fast and worship Lord Ganesha to seek his blessings and to get rid of all obstacles in their life.
