Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Essential Timings for Idol Purchase, Pooja, and Immersion!
This year, Vinayagar Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 7th, which falls on a Saturday. The Chaturthi Tithi begins on September 6th at 1:48 PM and ends on September 7th at 3:38 PM. Although the Tithi starts on September 6th, it coincides with the sunrise period on September 7th. Therefore, Ganesha Chaturthi should be observed on September 7th.
Since September 7th is a Saturday, Rahu Kalam is from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, and Yama Gandam time is from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. It is advisable to perform the worship of Lord Ganesha before 1:00 AM, avoiding these inauspicious times.
Ganesh Idol Purchase and Pooja Timings:
• September 6, 2024:
The best time to purchase Ganesh idols is after 4:30 PM.
• September 7, 2024:
Pooja timings are between 7:00 AM to 8:50 AM and from 10:53 AM to 1:21 PM. Evening worship can begin from 6:00 PM onwards.
Ganesh Idol Dissolution Timings:
• September 8, 2024:
The ideal time for dissolving the Ganesh idol is from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, avoiding the Yama Gandam period, and from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, avoiding the Rahu period.
• September 8, 2024:
The dissolution should be completed by 6:00 PM.
• September 9, 2024:
On Monday, the dissolution time is from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM, excluding the Rahu period, and from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
