As August ends with festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Krishna Janmashtami, September is also packed with important festivals and rituals. Major celebrations include Hartalika Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Vishwakarma Puja. Pitru Paksha, a time for honoring ancestors, also falls in September. Here’s a guide to the key festivals and their timings for September 2024:
1. Hartalika Teej (September 6, 2024)
- Date: September 6
- Tithi: Begins at 10:04 AM on September 5 and ends at 12:08 PM on September 6.
- Puja Time: 6:02 AM to 8:33 AM on September 6.
Special Offerings for Hartalika Teej:
On this day, devotees worship Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. Offerings can include black gram and jaggery, as well as sweets like gujiya, malpua, and kheer.
2. Ganesh Chaturthi (September 7, 2024)
- Date: September 7
- Tithi: Begins at 3:02 PM on September 6 and ends at 5:38 PM on September 7.
- Puja Time: 11:02 AM to 1:33 PM on September 7.
Special Offerings for Ganesh Chaturthi:
Modak is the favorite sweet of Lord Ganesh. You can also offer nuts and charanamrit (sacred water).
3. Vishwakarma Puja (September 16, 2024)
- Date: September 16
- Puja Time: 11:51 AM to 12:40 PM.
Special Offerings for Vishwakarma Puja:
Offer Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, yogurt, honey, sugar, and ghee) and rice kheer (a sweet rice pudding) to Lord Vishwakarma.
4. Pitru Paksha (September 17 to October 2, 2024)
- Date: September 17 to October 2
- Timing for Shraddh: Around 12 PM. Best times are Kuttup and Rohini Muhurat.
Special Offerings for Pitru Paksha:
During Pitru Paksha, offerings of pind (rice balls) are made to ancestors. These pind are made from crushed rice and should not include meat or alcohol.
September is filled with significant festivals and rituals, each with its own special timing and offerings.
