Dhundhiraj Chaturthi 2026: In Sanatan Dharma, there are two Chaturthi in every month. One in Krishna and the other in Shukla Paksha. Chaturthi Tithi has been dedicated to the remover of obstacles and the first revered Lord Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is fasted and worshiped on this date. In this, the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month is called Dhundhiraj Chaturthi. This day is considered very auspicious for worshiping Lord Ganesha.
According to religious beliefs, by observing fast on Dhundhiraj Chaturthi and worshiping Lord Ganesha, even the biggest difficulties of life go away. Whatever pending work is completed. This year the fast of Dhundhiraj Chaturthi will be observed tomorrow. In such a situation, let us know the auspicious time and method of worshiping Dhundhiraj Chaturthi.
Dhundhiraj Chaturthi fast 2026 date
According to the Panchang, Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month has started today at 02:38 pm. This date will end on Saturday i.e. tomorrow at 01:00 pm. Since, Chaturthi Tithi will be present at the time of sunrise tomorrow morning. In such a situation, according to Udayatithi, the fast of Dhundhiraj Chaturthi will be observed tomorrow i.e. on Saturday 21st February.
Dhundhiraj Chaturthi Puja Timings
On the day of Dhundhiraj Chaturthi, the time of morning puja will be from 08.24 am to 09.49 am. The midday peak time will start at 12.40 pm and will last till 02.05 pm. Evening time will be from 03:31 pm to 04:56 pm.
Dhundhiraj Chaturthi puja method
On the day of Dhundhiraj Chaturthi, wake up early in the morning and take a pure bath and take a pledge to fast.Spread red cloth and place the idol of Lord Ganesha.Offer Durva to Lord Ganesha by applying vermilion and tilak. Offer modak or laddu, remember not to use basil.Keep chanting the mantra Om Gan Ganpataye Namah continuously. Recite Dhundhiraj Chaturthi fast story. Conclude the puja with aarti.
moonrise time
- The moon will rise at approximately 20:56 pm on 21 February 2026.
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