Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi 2023: Date, Time, Rituals and Significance
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The benevolent Elephant God or Lord Ganesha is the subject of the event known as Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankatahara Chaturthi. On this day, worshippers of Lord Ganesha pray for the ability to go beyond obstacles in life and to succeed despite adversity. Every month, on the “Chaturthi” (Fourth Day) of the Krishna Paksha, Hindus celebrate this holiday (the waning phase of moon). In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, it is also known as “Sankat Hara Chaturthi”. The most promising and fortunate Sankashti Chaturthi, which falls on a Tuesday, is called the Angaraki Chaturthi.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 in Kerala
Tuesday, 19 September 2023
The Hindu Panchang depicts two Chaturthi Tithis for a lunar month (Dates). While “Vinayaka Chaturthi” falls after Amavasya or on the new moon day during the Shukla Paksha, “Sankashti Chaturthi” occurs after Puranmasi or on the full moon day during the Krishna Paksha. Both the northern and southern Indian states observe Sankashti Chaturthi. The Sanskrit word “Sankashti” denotes “liberation from tough times.”
Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi Pooja Procedure
- On this day, as part of the Sankashti Chaturthi fasting customs, devotees rise early to honour Lord Ganesha.
- While performing this pooja, you are only permitted to consume raw vegetables, fruits, and plant roots.
- On this day, new potatoes, Sabudana, and peanuts are typical meals.
- The Lord Ganesha idol is adorned with fresh flowers and durva grass.
- The narration of the month’s “Vrat Katha” in honour of the Lord comes next.
- After watching the moon, Sankatahara Chaturthi Pooja is performed in the evening (Chandrodaya). Only until you have held the moon in your line of sight can you break your fast.
Significance of Kerala Vinayaka Chaturthi
When there is no Adhika Masa in other regions’ lunar calendars, Vinayaka Chaturthi is commemorated on the same day in Kerala and other regions.
when there is an Adhika Masa, or additional month, in the majority of India’s calendars. As it is a solar calendar, Adhika Masa is not found in Kerala Malayalam calendars. As a result, the dates for Ganesh Chaturthi are different every three years according to the Malayalam calendar and other Hindu calendars.
In some parts of Kerala, the 10-day Vinayaka Chaturthi festival is observed. Huge Ganesha statues are made and offered up for worship in both private homes and public settings.