Vinayakar Chathurthi 2024: When Is Holiday For Tamil Nadu Govt Employees?

Vinayakar Chaturthi, also known as Ganesh Chaturthi, is a major festival celebrated throughout India in honor of Lord Ganesha. The festival, which marks the birth of the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune, is observed with great devotion and grandeur.

This year, Vinayakar Chaturthi falls on Saturday, September 7, 2024, according to the Tamil Nadu government gazette. There has been some confusion about the festival dates, with some believing it might be observed on September 6 due to Vijay's film 'GOAT' releasing on September 5.

Also, there was some confusion regarding the date as the Chaturthi tithi starts on September 6 and continues through September 7. However, the official holiday is confirmed for September 7.

For those observing the festival, the timing for Ganesh Chaturthi Puja is as follows:

• Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat: 11:22 AM to 01:51 PM
• Duration: 2 Hours 29 Minutes

The Ganesh Visarjan, or immersion of the Ganesh idol, will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The recommended time to avoid moon sighting for the immersion is:

• On the Previous Day: 03:01 PM to 08:42 PM, September 6
• On the Day of Immersion: 09:37 AM to 09:15 PM

Additionally, Tamil Nadu government employees will receive another holiday this month on September 16 for Milad-un-Nabi.