Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026 Date: Ganesh Chaturthi has special significance in Hindu religion. Today i.e. on 22 March 2026, Vinayak Chaturthi of Chaitra month is being celebrated. The biggest feature of this Chaturthi is that it is known as Vasudev Vinayak Chaturthi. It is believed that by worshiping the Vasudev form of Lord Ganesha on this day, all the sorrows of life go away and happiness and prosperity reside in the house. Let us know the auspicious time, method and special significance of this day for today’s puja.
Vasudev Vinayak Chaturthi 2026, auspicious time
According to the Panchang, Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month has started on March 21 at 11:56 pm and will end on March 22, 2026 at 9:16 pm.
moon sighting time
It will last from 8:50 pm to 10:13 pm. According to belief, moon darshan also has special significance on the day of Chaturthi.
Worship method of Vasudev Vinayak Chaturthi
Install the idol or picture of Shri Ganesha in the home temple. Offer Durva, Modak, Laddus and red flowers to Lord Ganesha. Chant Ganesh mantras by lighting incense sticks and lamps. Chant the mantra Om Gan Ganpataye Namah at least 108 times. At last perform Aarti and distribute Prasad.
Benefits of fasting
Keeping fast on Vasudev Vinayak Chaturthi gives mental peace, brings stability in life, removes negative energy and opens the way for success in life.
Importance of Vasudev Vinayak Chaturthi
According to the scriptures, the Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha of every month is called Vinayak Chaturthi. This Chaturthi of Chaitra month has been addressed by the name Vasudev. Lord Ganesha is said to be the remover of obstacles, and when devotees worship his Vasudev form, they not only get the blessings of Ganesha but also peace and prosperity similar to the grace of Lord Vishnu (Vasudev).
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