Seeing the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi forbidden
Ganesh Chaturthi festival is considered to be of special importance in Hinduism, which is starting from 27 August this time. Devotees wait throughout the year when Bappa will come to his house. This Ganeshotsav, which lasts for 10 days, will conclude on the day of Anant Chaturdashi. Ganesh Chaturthi is also called Kalank Chaturthi in some places and the reason for this is forbidden to see the moon on this day. According to religious beliefs, it is forbidden to see the moon on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi and if someone sees the moon on this day, then that person can be false stigma. Now you must be wondering why this? In this article, we will know why Ganesh Chaturthi does not see the moon.
It is very important to see the moon on Sankashti Chaturthi. It is religious belief that the fast of Sankashti Chaturthi is not complete without the moon and arghya. At the same time, Ganesh Chaturthi is prohibited to see the moon. Ganesh Chaturthi should not see the moon, many stories related to it are described in the scriptures. Let’s know about the most famous story related to it.
Why should Ganesh Chaturthi not see the moon?
According to religious beliefs, seeing the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi can cause false defects or false allegations or stigma. According to the legend, once Ganesh ji was playing on his vehicle riding a mouse. Then on the way, Mushkaraj collided with something, which caused Ganesh ji’s balance to deteriorate and he fell. Seeing this, the moon started laughing loudly at them.
Ganesh ji cursed Chandra Dev
Ganesha did not like this behavior of the moon and Lord Ganesha got angry seeing the moon laughing. Enraged, he cursed Chandra Dev that whoever sees the moon on the day of Chaturthi will have to face false accusations. It is believed that once Lord Krishna also accidentally saw the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, due to which he was also falsely accused of the theft of Syamantak Mani. It is mentioned in the story of Shrimad Bhagwat that he had to make special efforts to overcome the false accusation against Lord Krishna.
What to do if you accidentally see the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi?
If you accidentally see the moon on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, then you can take these measures to reduce the effect of this defect:-
- One should chant the name of Lord Krishna.
- One should keep a fast of Lord Ganesha.
- ‘Singh: Prasen Manvadhittahino Jambavata Hat: Sukumar Ma Rodidev Hayesh: Syamantak: Chant the mantra.
(Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV 9 India does not confirm it.)