Ganesh Chaturthi 2023: Remedies If You Sight A Moon Tonight
Purnima Mishra
19-09-2023, 18:00 IST
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Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi which is a 10-day festival that commences on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of Bhadrapada Month. However, it is advised not to see the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi. Here, we bring you detailed reasons and remedies if you see a moon.
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Why to Avoid Moon Sighting?
According to Hindu Mythology, the Moon God laughed at lord Ganesha and poked fun at his appearance. Therefore, to teach him a lesson, Lord Ganesha cursed him by saying that those who would see the Moon, would attract Mithya Dosha.
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What is Mithya dosha?
Mithya Dosha is a curse given by lord Ganesha to the moon god. This dosha could falsely implicate a person in stealing something.
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Mantra to get rid of Mithya Dosha
If you accidentally see the moon on this day, chant this mantra, Simhah Prasenamavadhitsimho Jambavata Hatah, Sukumaraka Marodistava Hyesha Syamantakah.
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Listen to Krishna Syamantaka
One can also get rid of this dosha by reading or listening to the story of Krishna Syamantaka.
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Offer Laddus
This is another remedy to get rid of this dosha. You can offer 21 saffron laddus to the Lord Ganesha’s idol and pray to him to bless you with good luck.
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