Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: The Reason Behind Avoiding Moon Sightings and What to do if You See it

Ganesh Chaturthi is just around the corner, and devotees of Lord Ganesha have already started their preparations. Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Start And End Date Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 Start Date: September 7 Puja Tithi Start: September 6 at 3:01 PM Puja Tithi End: September 7 at 5:37 PM Puja Muhurat: September 7 at 11:07 AM to 01:33 PM* Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: End Date/Visarjan: September 17 Why We Should Not See The Moon On Ganesh Chaturthi And What To Do If We Accidentally See It One important ritual that many observe is the age-old belief of avoiding the sighting of the Moon on this day — here’s why. According to Drik Panchang, Lord Krishna was once falsely accused of stealing a precious jewel named Syamantaka after he accidentally sighted the Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi. The reason for avoiding Moon sightings on Chaturthi is now clear; if you accidentally see the Moon, you can follow Lord Krishna’s example and observe a fast on Ganesh Chaturthi to be absolved. Based on the timing and duration of Ganesh Chaturthi, it is advised to avoid Moon sightings for two consecutive days.