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Auspicious timings announced for Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi
Devotees performing Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi this year have multiple auspicious windows throughout the day, with the first muhurat beginning in early morning hours and favorable timings continuing through evening.
LSN India ·
As Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations conclude with Anant Chaturdashi, Hindu calendrical experts have identified optimal muhurat timings for the immersion of Ganesh idols. The first auspicious window opens at 6:11 AM and remains favorable until 10:42 AM, providing devotees with a substantial morning period for the ritual.
Beyond the early morning hours, particularly auspicious muhurat timings have been designated for evening immersions as well, offering flexibility for those unable to participate in morning ceremonies. These timings are determined according to traditional Hindu astrological calculations and are considered essential for performing the visarjan ritual with proper sanctity.
The Anant Chaturdashi observance marks the culmination of the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival, during which devotees worship the elephant-headed deity before ceremonially immersing his idols in water bodies. The practice, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition, symbolizes the departure of Lord Ganesh and the cycle of creation and dissolution.
Devotion practitioners are advised to consult detailed chaughadiya muhurat charts—hourly astrological divisions of the day—to select the most suitable time for their household visarjan ceremonies. Adherence to these prescribed timings is believed to ensure the ritual's spiritual efficacy and auspiciousness.