Devotees across the country celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with great enthusiasm, bringing home beautifully adorned images of Ganesha, offering prayers and performing rituals to seek blessings of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. The air is filled with joy and devotion as families and communities come together to honour the beloved deity.
As part of the celebrations, devotees perform the Ganesh Visarjan, an immersion ceremony that marks the conclusion of the deity’s temporary stay in their homes and mandals.
For those celebrating on a shorter date, Visarjan on the third day is an important event filled with devotion and rituals. Read on to know more about the date, time and rituals of Visarjan on the third day.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Date, Time and Rituals of Visarjan on the Third Day
Ganesh Chaturthi Visarjan on the third day: Date and time
In 2024, the third day of Visarjan falls on September 9. The most auspicious time for the Visarjan ceremony is generally during the Madhyahna or evening period, considered very auspicious for bidding farewell to Lord Ganesha. Devotees can begin the process after performing the morning aarti and continue till evening.
According to Drik Panchang, these are the timings for Ganesha Visarjan on the third day, Monday, September 9, 2024:
Auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Ganesha Visarjan
Morning Muhurat (Amrita) – 06:03 am to 07:37 am, September 9
Morning Muhurat (Shubha) – 09:11 am to 10:44 am, September 9
Afternoon Muhurat (Chara, Labha, Amrita) – 13:52 to 18:33, September 9
Afternoon Muhurat (Chara)- From 18:33 to 19:59, September 9
Muhurat Night (Labha) – 10:52 pm to 12:18 am, September 10
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Visarjan rituals on the third day
1. Morning Prayers and Aarti: On the third day, devotees begin their day with morning prayers and aarti, offering flowers, sweets and fruits to Lord Ganesha. The idol is worshipped with devotion and the atmosphere is filled with chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”.
2. Final Offerings (Bhog): Before Visarjan, a final offering or bhog, which usually includes modaks, laddoos and other traditional sweets, is made to Lord Ganesha. Devotees seek the deity’s blessings and express gratitude for his presence.
3. Puja and chanting of mantras: The Visarjan ritual involves performing a final puja, in which mantras are chanted and flowers, incense and lamps are offered to Lord Ganesha. Devotees express their sincere gratitude and ask the Lord to return next year and continue blessing their lives.
4. Immersion Procession: After the puja, the idol is prepared for immersion. Devotees carry it in a procession, singing bhajans and dancing with joy. The procession can be as simple as a family gathering or a larger community event, often accompanied by drumming and chanting of slogans.
5. The Visarjan Ceremony: The final aarti is performed on reaching the designated water body. Devotees gently immerse the idol in the water, symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution. This act signifies sending Lord Ganesha back to his heavenly abode, taking with him all obstacles and misfortunes.
6. Prayers for return: After the immersion, devotees pray for Ganesha’s return the following year, reinforcing the belief that the Lord will continue to protect and bless them.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Significance of Visarjan on the third day
Visarjan on the third day has special significance for those who choose a shorter celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. It reflects the belief that even a brief stay of the deity brings immense blessings and prosperity. The Visarjan ritual symbolises the impermanence of life and teaches devotees to embrace change while seeking constant guidance from the divine.
When devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha, they do so with a promise to welcome him back with the same joy and devotion. Visarjan is not just a ritual, but a heartfelt farewell to a beloved deity who has blessed their homes with peace, happiness and wisdom.
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