Why was Moon cursed by Ganesha?

Why was Moon cursed by Ganesha?

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.

What happens when you see moon 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.

Why should we not see moon on Ganesh Chaturthi story?

According to tradition, it is believed that one should not sight the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi. If a person sees the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, they’ll be cursed with accusations of theft and dishonoured by society. According to a legend, Lord Krishna had fallen prey to the Mithya Dosha.

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.

Why did Ganesha curse Tulsi?

So, Ganesha affably rejected tulsi mama for marriage. this made her extremely upset. Tulsi resented this and she turned out to be irate. Lord Ganesha additionally thus reviled tulsi that she will be hitched to an asura (evil spirit) and after that under a gifts from the sages (or divine beings) will turn into a plant.

When should we not see moon on Ganesh Chaturthi 2021?

Ganesh Chaturthi 2021: According to the stories mentioned in Hindu scriptures, the moon should not be seen on the fourth day of Shukla Paksha of Bhado month. It is said that if you view the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, on the fourth day of Shukla Paksha of Bhado, you will be falsely accused.

What should not be done on Ganesh Chaturthi?

One should not steal or cheat as it will lead to strict punishment from Ganesha. 7. Avoid negative thoughts. One must also not fight or use foul language in the presence of the Lord.

When should we not see moon on Ganesh Chaturthi 2021 date?

September 10, 2021
According to Panchang, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the fourth day of Shukla paksha of Bhadrapada month. This year it falls on September 10, 2021. On this day people should not see the moon.

What is the meaning of Vinayaka Chaturthi?

Ganesh Chaturthi (ISO: Gaṇeśa Caturthī), also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi (Vināyaka Caturthī), or Vinayaka Chaviti (Vināyaka Cavitī) is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash Parvat with his mother Goddess Parvati/Gauri.

Who cursed Ganesha?

According to Ganesha Purana, there was a celestial musician-god named Krauncha. He accidentally stepped on the foot of Muni Vamadeva who cursed him to become a mouse. However, after he recovered his temper he promised Krauncha that one day the gods themselves would bow down before him.

Who is Moon’s mother?

Chandra (Sanskrit: चन्द्र, romanized: Candra, lit. ‘shining or moon’), also known as Soma, is the Hindu god of the Moon, and is associated with the night, plants and vegetation….

Chandra
Parents	Atri (father) Anusuya (mother)
Siblings	Durvasa and Dattatreya