In the Hindu calendar, there is a law to worship Ganesha on the Chaturthi of both Krishna and Shukla Paksha. The Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi and the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayaka Chaturthi.
Vinayaka Chaturthi, January 2022 Date & Tithi
Vinayaka Chaturthi will be observed on 6th January this month according to the Panchang.
- Chaturthi Tithi starts: 02:34 PM, 5 January 2022.
- Chaturthi Tithi ends: 12:29 PM, 6 January 2022.
History
According to Shiva Purana, the fourth part of Rudrasamhita states that Mata Parvati gave birth to a child out of her filth before taking a bath and making him her porter. When Shivaji wanted to go inside, the boy stopped him. On this Shivgan fought fiercely with the child but no one could defeat him in the war. In the end, Lord Shankar got angry and cut off the child’s head with his trident.
Due to this Mother, Parvati got angry and assumed the form of Jagadamba. The frightened gods, on the advice of Devarshinarada, praised Jagadamba and consoled Jagadamba. On the instructions of Shiva, Vishnu brought the head of the first animal (elephant) from the north side.
Mrityunjay Rudra revived the child by placing the head of the elephant on the child’s body. Mother Parvati embraced the harsh face of Harshatrik and blessed him to be one of the deities. Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh called this child Sarvadiksha and gave the boon of being the first to be worshipped. Lord Shankar said to the child – Gajanan! Your name will be at the fore in removing the obstacles.
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Significance
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that signifies the importance of Lord Ganesha, the first revered god among other deities of Hinduism. Worship performed with full faith and reverence on this day brings happiness and prosperity. For those who worship Lord Ganesha regularly, their home increases happiness and prosperity.
Puja Vidhi
- Get up in Brahma Muhurta on the day of Varad Chaturthi. Clean the house. After this, mix some Ganges water in the bathing water and take a bath. Take a vow of fast by meditating on God. After this, after doing Panchopchar, worship Lord Ganesha with fruits, flowers and modak. Chant the following mantras of Lord Ganesha – वक्रतुंड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समाप्रभा।
- In Nirvighnam Kuru, God is all-karyashu always.
- On this day, one should get up before sunrise in the morning and takes a bath. After which the devotees take a vow to observe the fast.
- Ganesh ji is worshipped with mantras and incense, naivedya, flowers, lamps, betel leaves and fruits etc. are offered in the puja.
- After the worship is complete, fruits and sweets are taken as prasad. Donations must be made after worship on this auspicious day.
- Keep fast for the whole day on this day. The fasting person can take one fruit and one water during the day if he wishes. In the evening, do the aarti of God and eat fruit. On the next day, end the fast by completing the worship.
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