Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Significance of Afternoon Worship and Its Traditions
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration Details
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 Puja Timing: This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on Wednesday, August 27. Observing a fast and performing rituals dedicated to Lord Ganesh on this day is believed to eliminate obstacles and bring joy. This occasion marks the birth of Vighnaharta Shri Ganesh, and the festivities last for 11 days. According to tradition, fasting and worshipping Ganeshji on this day is said to attract wealth, wisdom, happiness in family life, marital bliss, and success in professional endeavors. However, many wonder why Ganeshji is specifically worshipped in the afternoon. There are both traditional and mythological reasons for this practice.
The Timing of Ganesh Puja
Why is Ganesh Puja Conducted in the Afternoon?
The fast observed on Ganesh Chaturthi is known as the midday fast. Scriptures suggest that the ideal time for worship during Chaturthi Tithi is between sunrise and noon, specifically from 12 PM to 2 PM. Thus, Ganeshji is worshipped and installed during the afternoon hours. This period is considered the most stable and powerful time of the Sun. As Ganesha is regarded as the first deity to be worshipped, it is recommended to honor him during this auspicious solar time, which is as beneficial as the Abhijeet Muhurta.
Mythological Significance of Noon Worship
His Birth at Noon
According to legend, Lord Ganesha was born at noon, making worship during this time particularly significant. It is believed that performing rituals at this hour helps mitigate planetary defects and obstacles, as the moon's influence is stable and positively affects intellect (associated with Mercury). Therefore, establishing and worshipping Ganesha at noon is deemed both auspicious and rewarding.
Worshipping Ganesha on Wednesdays
Why is Ganesha Honored on Wednesdays?
There is a fascinating myth regarding the preference for Wednesday as the day for Ganesha worship. It is said that while Mother Parvati was crafting Ganesha from clay, Lord Budhdev was present on Mount Kailash. Upon seeing the Vignaharta Ganapati, Budhdev was filled with joy and dedicated Wednesday to Ganeshji. This is why worshipping Ganeshji is believed to enhance the position of Mercury in one's horoscope.
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