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When is Ganesh Chaturthi — September 14 or 15? Check shubh muhurat for Mumbai, Delhi and other cities

Devotees in New Delhi can perform the Ganapati Sthapana puja on September 14 between 11:02 am and 1:31 pm. In Mumbai, the auspicious muhurat will be observed from 11:20 am to 1:48 pm.

When is Ganesh Chaturthi — September 14 or 15? Check shubh muhurat for Mumbai, Delhi and other cities

Ganesh Chaturthi is an important Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity known for removing obstacles. The ten-day celebration will commence on Monday, with the main festivities occurring on September 14. Mumbai and New Delhi devotees will perform the Ganapati Sthapana puja during the auspicious hours of 11:20 am to 1:48 pm and 11:02 am to 1:31 pm respectively.

The festival will conclude on Anant Chaturdashi, September 25, with the ritual of Ganesh Visarjan. Devotees honor Lord Ganesha by bringing his idol home, performing pujas, fasting, preparing traditional dishes, and adorning him with flowers, jewellery, and a bindi. The final day involves a grand procession of the idol to a river, lake, or sea.

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