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Durga Puja 2026: Dates, muhurat, and rituals for Sawan Ganesh Chaturthi
Durva Vinayak Chaturthi, also known as Sawan Ganesh Chaturthi, falls on 16 August 2026. The Chaturthi tithi begins at 5:28 pm on 15 August and ends at 4:52 pm on 16 August,…
The Story in Brief
Durva Vinayak Chaturthi, also known as Sawan Ganesh Chaturthi, falls on 16 August 2026. The Chaturthi tithi begins at 5:28 pm on 15 August and ends at 4:52 pm on 16 August, with the auspicious puja window from 11:06 am to 1:44 pm. Devotees worship Lord Ganesha by offering 11 or 21 bundles of Durva grass, along with vermilion and modaks. According to ABP Live, the tradition stems from a legend where Ganesha swallowed the demon Analasur and suffered stomach burn, which sage Kashyapa cured with Durva grass. The fast is believed to bring freedom from obstacles, happiness, and prosperity.
The Indian Opinion
Hindu festivals attract frenzied claims, but the Durva story has two versions: the Analasur legend and the simpler belief that Durva grass soothes Ganesha's stomach. Neither is scientific, yet both serve the same devotional purpose. The real test is whether offerings like 21 bundles of Durva grass remain an act of faith or get commercialised into costly rituals. Watch for temples that push expensive 'auspicious' bundles over plain grass from the garden.
Source: news.abplive.com
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