{"id":7554,"date":"2025-08-24T05:38:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T05:38:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/24\/ganesh-chaturthi-2025-why-seeing-the-moon-on-this-day-is-inauspicious-lifestyle-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-24T05:38:05","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T05:38:05","slug":"ganesh-chaturthi-2025-why-seeing-the-moon-on-this-day-is-inauspicious-lifestyle-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/24\/ganesh-chaturthi-2025-why-seeing-the-moon-on-this-day-is-inauspicious-lifestyle-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Why Seeing The Moon On This Day Is Inauspicious | Lifestyle News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9509424\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-3cea4b2331e41d4a\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-3cea4b2331e41d4a\">August 24, 2025, 11:00 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9509424\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-4216661586 asubttl-schema\">On Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, avoid looking at the moon due to an ancient curse known as Mithya Dosha. Learn the story and mantra to protect yourself.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c flwonstk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"margin:0 12px 0 0\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/gogole-serarch-btn.svg\" alt=\"Click to add News18 as a preferred source on Google\" title=\"Click to add News18 as a preferred source on Google\" width=\"94px\" height=\"30px\" style=\"vertical-align:top\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-4216661586 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ganesha Chaturthi will be celebrated across the country on August 27 this year. (AI generated image)&#10;\" title=\"Ganesha Chaturthi will be celebrated across the country on August 27 this year. (AI generated image)&#10;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-ff263f4b724d470d jsx-4216661586\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ganesha Chaturthi will be celebrated across the country on August 27 this year. (AI generated image)\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Ganesh Chaturthi is one of India\u2019s most loved festivals, celebrated with devotion, joy, and grand rituals. This year, it will be observed on August 27. According to Hindu belief, Lord Ganesha is the symbol of wisdom, knowledge, prosperity, and success. That is why he is always worshipped before starting any important task or ceremony.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">But there is also an interesting and lesser-known tradition connected with this festival. Elders often say that one should not look at the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi. The reason behind this belief comes from an ancient story that explains why seeing the moon on this day is considered unlucky.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\"><span class=\"cf0\"><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/lifestyle\/when-is-ganesh-chaturthi-2025-date-history-significance-muhurat-rituals-and-celebrations-9173726.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2025? Date, History, Significance, Muhurat, Rituals And Celebrations<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Seeing the Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi is Considered Inauspicious<\/h2>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Long ago, the Moon God, Chandra, was known for his beauty and became proud of it. One day, he made fun of Lord Ganesha, mocking his elephant head and round belly. Ganesha, angered by this arrogance, decided to teach him a lesson. He cursed Chandra, saying that anyone who looked at the moon on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi would face false accusations and be dishonoured, even if innocent.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\"><span class=\"cf0\"><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/lifestyle\/ganesh-chaturthi-2025-eco-friendly-ganpati-decoration-ideas-for-homes-societies-mumbai-ganesha-ws-e-9503689.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Eco-Friendly Ganpati Decoration Ideas For Home And Society<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">This curse was called Mithya Dosha, which means being wrongly blamed for something you didn\u2019t do. Hearing this punishment, Chandra was devastated. His pride disappeared, and he begged for forgiveness. Along with other gods, he worshipped Lord Ganesha to seek mercy.<\/p>\n<h2>Ganesha Lifts the Curse, with a Rule<\/h2>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">Lord Ganesha, pleased with Chandra\u2019s repentance, softened the curse. He allowed people to look at the moon on all other days except Ganesh Chaturthi.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">On this one day, however, anyone who saw the moon would still be at risk of facing false allegations. This is why even today, people avoid looking at the sky on Ganesh Chaturthi night.<\/p>\n<p id=\"10\" class=\"story_para_10\"><span class=\"cf0\"><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/lifestyle\/ganesh-chaturthi-2025-eco-friendly-ganesh-idols-how-to-identify-and-buy-tips-ws-e-9501368.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Buy Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols With These 5 Smart Tips<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">The story of Lord Krishna also connects to this belief. According to legends, Krishna was once falsely accused of stealing a precious jewel called the Syamantaka. Sage Narada explained that this happened because Krishna had accidentally seen the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, which caused him to fall under Mithya Dosha. To remove the curse, Krishna observed a fast and worshipped Ganesha.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Avoid Mithya Dosha<\/h2>\n<p id=\"13\" class=\"story_para_13\">Because of this age-old story, it is said that seeing the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi can bring false accusations and dishonour.<\/p>\n<p id=\"14\" class=\"story_para_14\"><span class=\"cf0\"><strong>PHOTOS:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/photogallery\/lifestyle\/ganesh-chaturthi-2025-a-glimpse-of-eye-catching-bappa-aagman-scenes-in-mumbai-ws-l-9513201.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: A Glimpse Of Eye-Catching Bappa Aagman Scenes In Mumbai<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\">If someone accidentally sees it, they are advised to pray to Lord Ganesha and recite the Mithya Dosha prevention mantra:<\/p>\n<p id=\"16\" class=\"story_para_16\">\u0938\u093f\u0902\u0939\u0903 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u0947\u0928\u092e\u0935\u0927\u0940\u0924\u094d\u0938\u093f\u0902\u0939\u094b \u091c\u093e\u092e\u094d\u092c\u0935\u0924\u093e \u0939\u0924\u0903\u0964<\/p>\n<p id=\"17\" class=\"story_para_17\">\u0938\u0941\u0915\u0941\u092e\u093e\u0930\u0915 \u092e\u093e\u0930\u094b\u0926\u0940\u0938\u094d\u0924\u0935 \u0939\u094d\u092f\u0947\u0937 \u0938\u094d\u092f\u092e\u0928\u094d\u0924\u0915\u0903\u0965<\/p>\n<p id=\"18\" class=\"story_para_18\">Simhah Prasenamavadhitsimho Jambavata Hatah\u0964<\/p>\n<p id=\"19\" class=\"story_para_19\">Sukumaraka Marodistava Hyesha Syamantakah\u0965<\/p>\n<p id=\"20\" class=\"story_para_20\">By chanting this mantra and performing the holy rituals, it is believed that one can be freed from the curse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atawrap\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atadetailwrp\">\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd ataname\"><span class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atthumb\"><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"authorimg\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/?impolicy=website&amp;width=60&amp;height=60\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd attitle\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/nibandh-vinod-18149.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\">Nibandh Vinod<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nibandh Vinod is a seasoned journalist with 26 years of experience, specializing in covering events, festivals, and driving SEO content for News18.com. 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