Ganesha Damana Puja (Damanak Chaturthi) is observed on the fourth day of Chaitra month in Amavasyant calendars.
In 2023, Damanak Chaturthi or Ganesha Damana Puja date is March 25 (Chaitra Shukla Chaturthi).
It is mainly observed in Andhra Pradesh and some parts of Karnataka & Maharashtra. Lord Ganesha is worshipped with Damana (Dhavanam: botanical name – Artemisia pallens).
Lord Ganesha is installed at puja place. The Lord is offered Shodashopachar Puja. Dhavanam (Damana) plays the key role in this shodashopachar Puja. The idol of Ganesha is adorned with Dhavanam leafs and Dhavanam mala. Sweet delicacies like Payasam and Modakas are offered to Lord.
Panchang, 25 March 2023
Suryodayam (Sunrise) : 06:10 AM
Suryastama (Sunset) : 06:23 PM
Chandrodayam (Moonrise) : 08:30 AM
Chandrastama (Moonset) : 10:08 PM
Today’s Panchangam:
Tithi : Chaturthi upto 04:23 PMPanchami
Nakshatra : Bharani upto 01:19 PMKrittika
Yoga : Vishti upto 04:23 PM Bava upto 04:22 AM, Mar 26 Balava
Karana : Vishkambha upto 12:20 AM, Mar 26 Priti
Weekday : Shaniwara
Paksha : Shukla Paksha
Samvat:
Shaka Samvat : 1945 Shobhakrit
Chandramasa : Chaitra – Purnimanta Chaitra – Amanta
Vikram Samvat : 2080 Nala
Gujarati Samvat : 2079 Aananda
Shubh Muhurat:
Abhijit Muhurat : 11:52 AM to 12:41 PM
Amrit Kalam : 08:32 AM to 10:07 AM
Time to avoid:
Rahu Kalam : 09:13 AM to 10:45 AM
Yamaganda : 01:48 PM to 03:20 PM
Gulikai Kalam : 06:10 AM to 07:42 AM
Dur Muhurtam : 06:10 AM to 06:59 AM 06:59 AM to 07:48 AM
Varjyam : 01:40 AM, Mar 26 to 03:19 AM, Mar 26