Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Date, Muhurta, Rituals, and Everything You Need to Know!
After the celebrations of Shree Krishna Janmashtami are over, all the devotees have been waiting eagerly and enthusiastically for Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi, also called the Ganesh Utsav or Vinayak Chaturdashi, is celebrated nationwide with deep devotion. This festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesh, the son of Lord Bholenath and Mata Parvati. It is believed that Lord Ganesh was born on this day. This festival usually falls in August or September. Lord Ganesh is believed to be the God of wisdom, good fortune, prosperity, and knowledge. He is known by other names also. These are Ekdanta, Ganpati, Gajanana, Vakratunda, Siddhi Vinayak etc. He is also considered the Lord of new and fresh beginnings and is honored at the beginning of the ceremonies and rituals. Worshipping him during the Ganesh Utsav is also believed to remove all the obstacles and hurdles from life. When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2023? This year, in 2023, the Chaturthi Tithi will begin on