Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Why Visarjan is Done on Different Days? Here's Day-Wise Shubh Muhurat

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began on September 7, 2024, with devotees installing Lord Ganesha idols in homes and public spaces. Also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, the festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha. Throughout the festival, devotees offer prayers, perform elaborate pujas, and engage in festive activities.

The celebration concludes with Ganesh Visarjan, where the Ganesh idol is immersed in a water body, symbolizing the deity’s return to his celestial abode.

But do you know why some immerse the idol on the same day, while others choose to do so after one and a half days, three days, five days, seven days, ten days, or even on the eleventh day? According to Drik Panchang, the timing of Ganesh Visarjan varies based on regional customs and personal preferences. Here’s a look at the different days for performing the immersion and the auspicious timings.

SAME DAY VISARJAN

Some devotees choose to immerse the Ganesh idol on the same day as Ganesh Chaturthi, immediately after the puja rituals. This practice, though less common, signifies the immediate return of the deity.

ONE-AND-A-HALF-DAY VISARJAN

This tradition involves immersing the idol on the day following Ganesh Chaturthi, typically in the afternoon. Known as one and half day visarjan, it allows devotees to perform the puja on Ganesh Chaturthi and carry out the visarjan the next day during the second half of the day.

One-And-A-Half-Day Visarjan Muhurat (September 8, 2024)

• Afternoon Muhurat: 01:51 PM to 03:23 PM
• Evening Muhurat: 06:26 PM to 10:51 PM
• Night Muhurat: 01:48 AM to 03:16 AM (September 9)
• Early Morning Muhurat: 04:45 AM to 06:13 AM (September 9)

THIRD DAY GANESH VISARJAN

Performing Visarjan on the third day is often chosen by families who wish to conclude their festivities relatively quickly. This practice is based on personal or regional traditions and is seen as a way to minimize the environmental impact by reducing the duration of the idol’s presence.

3RD DAY VISARJAN MUHURAT (SEPTEMBER 9, 2024)

• Morning Muhurat: 06:13 AM to 07:45 AM
• Afternoon Muhurat: 01:51 PM to 06:26 PM
• Evening Muhurat: 06:26 PM to 07:54 PM
• Night Muhurat: 10:51 PM to 12:19 AM (September 10)

FIFTH DAY GANESH VISARJAN

The 5th day is a compromise between the traditional 1.5-day and 11-day Visarjan periods. It offers a balance between extended celebrations and practical considerations. Families who perform Visarjan on this day often do so to honour the deity while also managing the logistical aspects of the festival.

5TH DAY VISARJAN MUHURAT (SEPTEMBER 11, 2024)

• Morning Muhurat: 10:47 AM to 12:19 PM
• Afternoon Muhurat: 03:22 PM to 06:25 PM
• Evening Muhurat: 07:53 PM to 12:19 AM (September 12)
• Early Morning Muhurat: 03:16 AM to 04:44 AM (September 12)

SEVENTH DAY GANESH VISARJAN

The 7th day Visarjan is an extension of the festival that allows for more elaborate celebrations while still being manageable. It is often observed by those who wish to extend the festival period slightly beyond the traditional 1.5-day practice but before the final 11-day culmination.

7TH DAY VISARJAN MUHURAT (SEPTEMBER 13, 2024)

• Morning Muhurat: 06:12 AM to 10:47 AM
• Afternoon Muhurat: 12:18 PM to 01:49 PM
• Evening Muhurat: 04:52 PM to 06:23 PM
• Night Muhurat: 09:21 PM to 10:49 PM
• Night Muhurat: 12:18 AM to 04:44 AM (September 14)

SIGNIFICANCE OF ANANT CHATURDASHI

Anant Chaturdashi is the most auspicious day for Ganesh Visarjan. It is also a day dedicated to worshipping Lord Vishnu in his Anant form. Devotees observe fasting and perform rituals to seek protection and blessings. The day concludes with the immersion of Ganesh idols into water bodies, accompanied by lively processions and devotional chants.

GANESHA VISARJAN ON ANANT CHATURDASHI – TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

• Morning Muhurat: 09:14 AM to 01:48 PM
• Afternoon Muhurat: 03:19 PM to 04:50 PM
• Evening Muhurat: 07:50 PM to 09:19 PM
• Night Muhurat: 10:48 PM to 03:14 AM (September 18)

CHATURDASHI TITHI

• Begins: 03:10 PM on September 16, 2024
• Ends: 11:44 AM on September 17, 2024

By understanding these different traditions and auspicious timings, devotees can plan their Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations effectively, ensuring that their observances align with both personal and cultural practices.