Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Date, muhurat and rituals

• Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 begins on Monday, 14 September.
• Devotees will perform puja during the Muhurat from 11:02 am to 1:31 pm.
• The 10-day festival concludes with Visarjan on Friday, 25 September.

Lord Ganesha is regarded in Hinduism as the first deity to be worshipped. He is known as Vighnaharta, the deity who removes obstacles. In Hinduism, before

starting any auspicious work, people worship and pray to Lord Ganesha. In Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. "Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh. On Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. It is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Currently Ganesh Chaturthi day falls in month of August or September in English calendar," states Drik Panchang. During this period, idols of Lord Ganesha are installed in homes and public pandals, where devotees offer prayers and perform rituals according to tradition. While Hindus across the country observed Ganesh Chaturthi, but in Maharashtra it is celebrated with full fervour. Some of the most famous Ganpati pandals are established Mumbai and Pune - Lalbaugcha Raja, GSB Seva Mandal, Khetwadi Ganraj, Shri Kasba Ganpati, Bhau Rangari Ganpati among others. Khairatabad Ganesh Utsav Mandal in Hyderabad, Telangana is known for being home to India's tallest Lord Ganesha's idol. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Lord Ganesha with devotion helps ease difficulties in life and brings happiness, peace and prosperity to the home. "The Ganeshotsav, the festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day. On Anant Chaturdashi, devotees immerse idol of Lord Ganesh in water body after a gala street procession," states Drik Panchang. Ganesh Chaturthi is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and Ganesh Chauth.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: When Is It?

Ganesha Chaturthi on Monday, September 14, 2026
Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat - 11:02 AM to 01:31 PM
Duration - 02 Hours 28 Mins
Ganesha Visarjan on Friday, September 25, 2026
Time to avoid Moon sighting - 09:06 AM to 08:04 PM
Duration - 10 Hours 58 Mins

• Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 07:06 AM on September 14, 2026
• Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 07:44 AM on September 15, 2026

"As per Hindu time-keeping, the time duration between sunrise to sunset is divided into five equal parts. These five parts are known as Pratahkala, Sangava, Madhyahna, Aparahna and Sayankal. Ganapati Sthapana and Ganapati Puja on Ganesha Chaturthi are done during Madhyahna part of the day and as per Vedic astrology it is considered the most appropriate time for Ganesha Puja," states Drik Panchang.

Ganesh Sthapana Date: Monday, 14 September 2026

Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 7:06 am on 14 September

Auspicious Time For Ganpati Puja: 11:02 am to 1:31 pm

When Will Ganpati Visarjan Take Place?

At the end of Ganesh Utsav, the idol of Lord Ganesha is immersed in water. In 2026, Anant Chaturdashi will fall on Friday, 25 September. Ganpati Visarjan will be carried out on a large scale on this day.

However, traditions around visarjan can vary between families and regions. Many devotees immerse the Ganesh idol after one and a half days, three days, five days or seven days. At public Ganesh festivals, grand visarjan processions are generally held on Anant Chaturdashi.

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