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Ganesh Jayanti, also known as Maghi Ganesh Jayanti, is going to be celebrated on January 22, 2026, which is a Thursday. This is the day when Lord Ganesh is said
to have been born, and is a popular festival especially in Maharashtra and the Konkan region during the Hindu lunar month of Magh. Lord Ganesh, said to be the bestower of intellect and prosperity is believed to remove all obstacles from his devotees' lives and is also worshipped before beginning any auspicious activity.
Ganesh Jayanti Date And Timings
As per Drik Panchang, the Chaturthi Tithi starts at 02:47 AM on January 22, 2026 and concludes at 02:28 AM on January 23, 2026.Auspicious Muhurat For Ganesh Puja
As per Panchang, the Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat starts from 11:29 AM to 01:37 PM on January 22, 2026, representing the most pious interval for worship. The Abhijit Muhurat, from 12:16 PM to 01:00 PM, is also a sacred window in which you can pray to Lord Ganesh.
When To Avoid Moon Sighting
As per Panchang, devotees are advised to not view the moon between 09:22 AM and 09:19 PM on January 22, 2026.
Ganesh Jayanti 2026 Significance And Puja Vidhi
Also called Varad Chaturthi (which means the Chaturthi that gives blessings), Maghi Ganesh Jayanti is considered very auspicious. It is said that praying to Ganpati Bappa on this day removes all obstacles from your life and also brings his blessings of wisdom and happiness.To worship Lord Ganesh on this day, wake up early during the Brahma Muhurta, before sunrise and think of the deity. Then take a bath and wear clean clothes, preferably in yellow colour. Clean your puja area and offer flowers to the idol of Ganesh such as marigolds and mango leaves to create an ambiance of sanctity.
Use a copper vessel (kalash) for the Achamana. Fill it with Ganga water, and drink from it thrice by powering water on your right palm, which reciting "Om Gan Ganapataye Namah". Take a sankalp (vow) of worshipping Lord Ganesh and light the diya and incense. You can also sing Ganesh Aarti and offer Ganpati laddoos and modaks on this day.
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