Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Highlights: From SRK To Deepika, Ranveer - Bollywood Celebs Attend Ambanis' Ganesh Puja
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Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav, is a significant Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom, intelligence, wealth, and fortune.
Ganeshotsav is celebrated with fervor across India, particularly in Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Date and Time:
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 12:39 pm on September 18 and concludes with Ananta Chaturdashi.
The celebrations begin with the solemn Avahana or Pran Pratishtha, which includes the lighting of the Deep Prajwala (sacred lamp), taking the Sankalpa (vow), and bringing Lord Ganesha's idol home. Ganesh Visarjan, the grand culmination, entails the immersion of the idol into water.
Avoiding Moon Sighting:
According to Hindu tradition, it is advised to refrain from moon sighting on Ganesh Chaturthi, as it is believed to lead to Mithya Dosha or a curse. On September 19, 2023, people are advised not to sight the moon from 9:45 am to 8:44 pm.
Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023:
The festival holds immense significance as devotees gather to worship Lord Ganesha, seeking divine blessings and the removal of obstacles from their lives.
Lord Ganesha, known by various names including Ekdanta, Lambodara, and Vighnaharta, is revered among Hindus. His worship is considered auspicious before embarking on any significant undertaking, ensuring the removal of potential hardships and disasters.
As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, devotees eagerly prepare to celebrate this auspicious occasion, invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesha for a prosperous and obstacle-free future.
Ganesh Chaturthi Visarjan Date 2023:
Ganesh Visarjan falls on the 10th day of Ganeshotsav. Therefore, Ganesh Visarjan 2023 will take place on Thursday, September 28.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Arrive For The Puja At Ambanis
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Arrive For The Puja
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Shah Rukh Khan Attends Ambani's Ganesh Puja With Family
Shah Rukh Khan Arrives With Gauri Khan, Suhana Khan and AbRam
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Attends Ambanis' Ganesh Puja With Aaradhya
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with daughter Aaradhya:
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Grand Celebration Starts At Mukesh Ambani's Residence
The Ambani family's magnificent mansion is illuminated with fairy lights, setting the stage for a lavish celebration. Mukesh Ambani and his younger son, Anant Ambani, recently paid a visit to Lalbaugcha Raja to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings and offer heartfelt prayers. With the start of these festivities, we can expect a slew of celebrities to grace the occasion in their finest.
Nita Ambani arrived at the celebration wearing a resplendent orange saree that exuded elegance and grace. Her outfit was a bright nod to the festive spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi, and it exuded a timeless charm.
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Thailand Visitors Bring Festive Spirit: Lord Ganesh's Idol Installed, Aarti Sung In Mumbai
In a heartwarming display of cultural exchange and devotion, a group of Thai visitors gathered in Mumbai to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with great zeal. As the city of Mumbai rang with Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, these Thai visitors joined in the fun by installing an idol of Lord Ganesh and singing aarti, a traditional Hindu prayer, to seek the Elephant-headed God's blessings.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: A group of people from Thailand install lord Ganesh's idol and sing aarti, in Mumbai on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. pic.twitter.com/Ej7Tc9E3e6
— ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2023