The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi that celebrates the arrival of Lord Ganesha to people’s homes, and the one that marks the day when he first came into being, is just around the corner. On this day, people from the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka bring an idol of Lord Ganesha and host him for a few days (the duration entirely depends on their family tradition). These days, many devotees, across the country, celebrate this festival. The idol is usually brought home on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi day. Read on to know the Ganesh Murti Sthapana shubh muhurat and other important details.

What is Murti sthapana muhurat?

The time when the idol of Lord Ganesha is installed at home ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi Puja is called the murti sthapana muhurat.

Ganesh Chaturthi Murti Sthapana Timing & Shubh Muhurat

The Ganesha idol can be installed at home after 11:02 PM on August 21, as it marks the beginning of the Chaturthi Tithi (fourth day).
 

Ganesh Murti Sthapna Vidhi: How to do Ganpati Murti Sthapna?

The face of Lord Ganesha must be covered with a fresh cloth so that no one sees it before the puja is performed. The family member, who visits the sculptor’s shop must carry a chowki (a wooden platform) to bring the idol of Lord Ganesha. Amid lour cheers and chants, Lord Ganesha, fondly addressed as Bappa is brought home and placed at the spot meant for the puja. The idol must either face the West or the East. So, decide the spot accordingly.

When does the 2020 Ganesh Chaturthi Tithi end?

The Chaturthi Tithi that starting and ending time as as follows: 

Check out this link to know why Modaks must be offered to Lord Ganesha and click here to know the story behind Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

For the unversed, Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated annually on the fourth day, Shukla Paksha (bright phase of the Lunar cycle) in the Hindu Bhadrapada, which concurs with August or September as per the Gregorian calendar.