What happens if we see moon by mistake on Ganesh Chaturthi?
Table of Contents
- 1 What happens if we see moon by mistake on Ganesh Chaturthi?
- 2 What was the punishment given to the Moon by Ganesha?
- 3 What is the story behind Ganesh Chaturthi?
- 4 Who cursed the moon?
- 5 What happens if we see the Moon on Ganesha Chaturthi?
- 6 What to do if you see the Moon accidentally?
- 7 Can we see the Moon on the day of Bhadrapada Chaturthi?
What happens if we see moon by mistake on Ganesh Chaturthi?
Anyone who looks at the moon on Bhadrapada Chaturthi by mistake can worship Lord Ganesha and follow the holy rituals and listen/ recite the story of Ganesh Chaturthi will be relieved from the curse.
What was the punishment given to the Moon by Ganesha?
Ganesha declared, ‘The moon can come out of the house. I will not harm him. But he has to pay a price for laughing at me on my birthday. The moon’s punishment is that no one will like him or even look at him on my birthday.
Who was Lord Ganesha’s wife?
Wives of Ganesh- Everyone is familiar with Shri Ganesh’s two wives Riddhi and Sidhi. He also had three other wives. Whose name is Tushti, Pushti and shree.
What is the story behind Ganesh Chaturthi?
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi finds its origin in the Maratha reign, with Chatrapati Shivaji starting the festival. The belief lays in the story of the birth of Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. When Parvati saw this sight, she took the form of Goddess Kali and threatened to destroy the world.
Who cursed the moon?
One night, Lord Ganesha went for a ride on his mouse. The tiny mouse could not bear his weight and tripped. The moon started laughing at the funny sight. Ganesha got angry and cursed the moon saying that anyone who looks at the moon on the night of the Ganesh Chaturthi will be falsely accused.
How can I meet Ganesh?
Speak to Lord Ganesha, once you’ve visualized him.
- Approach him in a relaxed manor.
- Speak to him in his right ear.
- Be assured of the personal connection between you and Lord Ganesha.
What happens if we see the Moon on Ganesha Chaturthi?
It is said that seeing Moon on Ganesha Chaturthi begets the karma of being blamed for things you did not do. Therefore, you should avoid seeing Moon on this day. If you see the Moon accidentally, you should read or listen to the Syamantakopakhyana (Anecdote of the gemstone called Syamantaka) as a remedy.
What to do if you see the Moon accidentally?
If you see the Moon accidentally, you should read or listen to the Syamantakopakhyana (Anecdote of the gemstone called Syamantaka) as a remedy. This is the story of how Lord Krishna, who saw the Moon on this day, got blamed falsely for being greedy and killing someone!
What is the time to avoid the Moon on Ganesh Jayanti?
Sage Narada, who knew about Lord Ganesha’s curse asked Shri Krishna to observe a fast to come out unaffected. According to Drikpanchang, the time to avoid the Moon starts at 8:55 am to 9:05 pm on September 2, which puts a time span of 12 hours 10 minutes.
Can we see the Moon on the day of Bhadrapada Chaturthi?
Human beings can look at the moon on any day in the year but not on the day of ‘Bhadrapada Chaturthi’ which is the day of Ganesha Chaturthi. If anyone sees Moon on that day, they may face false allegations and may lose peace.