When is Anirudh Vinayak Chaturthi fast on 17th or 18th July? Know the exact date, auspicious time and method of puja

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Ashadha Vinayaka Chaturthi July 2026: Chaturthi date of both Krishna and Shukla paksha of every month has been dedicated to Lord Ganesha. There is a tradition to worship Lord Ganesha and observe fast on the Chaturthi Tithi of both Krishna and Shukla Paksha. The Chaturthi falling in Krishna Paksha is called Sankashti Chaturthi. Chaturthi falling in Shukla Paksha is known as Vinayak Chaturthi.

There is a religious belief that worshiping Lord Ganesha on both these dates brings happiness, prosperity and peace in the house. Aniruddha Vinayak Chaturthi fast is observed on the Chaturthi date of Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month. Lord Ganesha in the form of Aniruddha is worshiped on this day. This year there is some doubt in the minds of people regarding the date of Aniruddha Vinayak Chaturthi fast, but its fast will be observed on 17th July i.e. tomorrow. In such a situation, let us know the auspicious time and method of worshiping Aniruddha Vinayak Chaturthi.

Aniruddha Vinayak Chaturthi date (AshadhaAniruddha Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026 Tithi)

• According to Drik Panchang, Ashadh Shukla Chaturthi Tithi is starting on July 17 at 06.27 am.
• Chaturthi Tithi will end on July 18, 2026 at 04:42 am.

In such a situation, the fast of Aniruddha Vinayak Chaturthi of Ashadh month will be observed tomorrow. On the day of Aniruddha Vinayak Chaturthi, the prohibited time for moon darshan will be from 08:37 AM to 9:33 PM.

Auspicious time to worship Lord Ganesha (AshadhaAniruddha Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026 Puja Muhurat)

According to Drik Panchang, on 17th July i.e. tomorrow, the noon time of worship of Lord Ganesha will start at 11.05 am. This auspicious time will last till 01:50 in the afternoon. In such a situation, tomorrow you will get time of 02 hours 45 minutes for worshiping Lord Ganesha.

Aniruddha Vinayak Chaturthi Puja Method (AshadhaAniruddha Vinayaka Chaturthi Puja Vidhi)

• On the day of Anirudh Vinayak Chaturthi, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes.
• After this, clean the worship place thoroughly and place the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha.
• Offer Durva, red flowers, vermillion, Akshat, sandalwood and modak or laddu to Lord Ganesha.
• After this, light incense and lamp and chant the mantra Om Gan Ganpataye Namah.
• If possible, also recite Ganesh Chalisa.
• At the end of the puja, perform Aarti of Lord Ganesha.
• Pray for the family’s happiness, prosperity, success and freedom from obstacles.

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Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Kumar

Varun Kumar has been a part of the journalism world for the last five years. In the year 2021, he completed his studies in Mass Communication from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication. After this, he started journalism with Prabhasakshi News website and then became a part of ABP News. Now working with the Dharma team of TV9 Digital.

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