The grand festival season has started in India. After celebrating Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami with much fanfare, we are now looking forward to participate in the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This festival marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to legends, Lord Ganesha was born during the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi usually falls in the month of August or September, and this time it will be celebrated on August 31, 2022. Ganesh Chaturthi (or Ganeshotsav) is a 10-day long festival that ends on Anant Chaturdashi. The last day is popularly celebrated as Ganesh Visarjan Day.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Important Dates and Puja Timings:
Ganesh Chaturthi date: Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Midday Ganesh Puja Muhurta – 11:05 am to 01:38 pm
(Duration – 02 hours 33 minutes)
Ganesh Visarjan Date: Friday, September 9, 2022
Surviving Chandra Darshan (August 30) – 03:33 PM to 08:40 PM, Aug 30
(Duration – 05 hours 07 minutes)
Moon sighting time (August 31): 09:26 AM to 09:11 PM
(Duration – 11 hours 44 minutes)
Chaturthi Tithi Start – 30th August 2022 at 03:33 PM
Chaturthi Tithi ends – August 31, 2022 at 03:22 PM
(Source: drikpanchang.com)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: History, Significance and Rituals
Devotees worship Lord Ganesha on this day for prosperity and good future. According to legends, Ganesh Chaturthi marks the reincarnation of Lord Ganesha. Hence Ganesh Chaturthi also signifies ‘new beginning’.
It is believed that Lord Ganesha was born during Madhyahna – in the middle of the day. Hence midday is considered to be the most auspicious time for Ganesh Puja, also known as Shodashopachara Ganapati Puja. The idols of Lord Ganesha are brought home for Ganesh Sthapana and worship and bhog are offered every day for 10 days. On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees immerse the idols of Lord Ganesha in water bodies.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Bhog Recipes to Prepare
Modak is the most popular sweet to make Ganesh Chaturthi bhog, but there are many more food items that you can prepare for prasad and for feasting for your family and friends. They are here:
1.Modki
From plain steamed modaks to chocolate modaks and even crunchy fried modaks, you can try this sweet dumpling in various variations. here are some Modak Recipe you can try
2. molasses
This sweet is another popular offering that is made to Lord Ganesha during the festival. A simple combination of semolina and sugar with nuts and fruits – this bhog recipe Perfect for your whole family to enjoy.
3. Motichoor Laddu
It is believed that Lord Ganesha was very fond of Motichoor laddus and this belief gives us reason enough to make some at home for the celebration. here is one Easy recipe to make Motichoor Ladoo,
4. Satori
While Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated all over the country, people in Maharashtra go out to mark the occasion with outdoors and elaborate pujas. So definitely try this Maharashtrian dish of satori made of mawa, ghee, gram flour and milk.
5. Medu Vada
Many people in South Indian offer their special dishes to Lord Ganesha. medu vada, These spongy fried dumplings are apparently loved by everyone, including Lord Ganesha himself.
Make Ganesh Chaturthi 2022 special with these tried-and-true recipes.
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2022!