Hindu tradition advises against sighting the Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls on Monday, September 14, 2026, to avoid inviting Mithya Dosha or false blame.
The belief originates from a Puranic story where Lord Ganesha cursed the Moon deity Chandra after being mocked for his physical appearance.
The narrative serves as a spiritual metaphor encouraging self-awareness, patience, and caution before passing judgment or reacting to others.