Madhyahna Ganesha Puja on 18.9.2023

According to Hinduism, the time duration between sunrise to sunset is divided into five equal parts. These five parts are known as

1. Pratahkala,
2. Sangava,
3. Madhyahna,
4. Aparahna and
5. Sayankal.

Ganapati Sthapana and Ganapati Puja on Ganesha Chaturthi are done during Madhyahna part of the day and as per Vedic astrology it is considered the most appropriate time for Ganesha Puja, as Lord Ganesh was born during Madhyahna Kala. Madhyahna Kala is equivalent to midday according to Hindu division of the day.

Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat - 11:46 AM to 02:11 PM
Duration - 2 Hours 25 Mins

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh. On Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. It is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Currently, Ganesh Chaturthi day falls in the month of August or September in English calendar.

Time to avoid Moon sighting - 09:47 AM to 10:07 PM
Duration - 12 Hours 20 Mins

Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 03:09 PM on Sep 18, 2023

Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 04:13 PM on Sep 19, 2023

Source: Hindu Panjang