🐘 Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi – Moon Sighting Taboo
Do NOT look at the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi! It brings Chandra Darshan Dosha.
🐘 Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
September 12
Saturday
🌙 Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi
🔬 Astronomical Truth
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. 4th tithi = Sun-Moon angle 36°-48°. 4 days after Amavasai, moon appears as crescent.
🌙 Chaturthi at sunrise = Ganesh Chaturthi
⚠️ Do NOT Look at Moon!
Chandra Darshan Dosha
📜 Mythology: Moon laughed at Ganesha's vehicle (mouse). Angry Ganesha cursed "Those who see you on this day will face false accusations."
📅 10-Day Festival (Mumbai Style)
1
Pratishtha - Ganesha Puja begins
1½
Some families do Visarjan on day 1½
5
Many do Visarjan on 5th day
10
Anant Chaturdashi - Grand Visarjan
🚫 Common Myths (Busted)
❌ "Plaster of Paris idol is better"
FALSE!
✅ Clay Ganesha is traditional and eco-friendly.
❌ "Same day everywhere"
FALSE!
✅ May differ by city due to sunrise variations.
❌ "Only sea immersion is valid"
FALSE!
✅ Can be done in a bucket at home. Clay Ganesha can be buried in garden.
🌱 Eco-Friendly Practice
🏺
🌍 Use clay Ganesha with natural colors only. Do home immersion without polluting water bodies. Becomes fertilizer for plants!
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