On September 6 this year, devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesh with chants of ‘Agale Baras Tu Jaldi Aa’ during Ganesh Visarjan. For devotees, the ten days from Ganesh Chaturthi to Anant Chaturdashi hold immense significance.
Every year, people eagerly await the arrival of Ganpati. Looking ahead, Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026 will be celebrated on September 14.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Date And Timings
According to the Hindu calendar, the Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada will begin at 7:06 AM on September 14, 2026, and end at 7:44 AM on September 15, 2026.
- Ganesh Puja Muhurat (Madhyahna): 11:02 AM to 1:31 PM
- Duration: 2 hours 28 minutes
- Prohibited Moon Sighting: 9:01 AM to 8:09 PM
- Duration: 11 hours 08 minutes
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Puja Vidhi
On the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees should take a bath and wear clean clothes, preferably in yellow or red. After taking a vow of fasting, set up the puja area in the northeast direction. Spread a red or white cloth on the altar and place the idol of Lord Ganesh. A Kalash (sacred pot) should be installed to the right of the idol, topped with a coconut and tied with a sacred thread. Offer durva (grass) in pairs and prepare modak or laddoo as bhog. After listening to the Ganesh Katha, conclude the rituals with an aarti.
Significance Of Ganesh Puja
Lord Ganesh is revered as one of the five prime deities in Hinduism, along with Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Durga, and Lord Surya. In Indian tradition, Ganesh is worshipped as the provider of wisdom, intellect, and prosperity, the remover of obstacles, and the bringer of auspiciousness, protection, and success.
It is believed that no auspicious ritual or religious ceremony begins without invoking Lord Ganesh. From grand ceremonies to simple undertakings, the worship of Lord Ganesh is considered essential for success and blessings.