Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Date, Ganesh Sthapana Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Vrat & Visarjan

Bhadrapada · Shukla Paksha · 2026

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Ganesh Chaturthi Date, Muhurat & Puja Guide

Hindu Month

Bhadrapada

Paksha

Shukla Paksha

Preciding Deity

Lord Ganesha

Observance Date

Monday • 14 September 2026

Puja Muhurat Begins

05:32 am

14 September 2026

Puja Muhurat Ends

08:01 am

14 September 2026

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha. People celebrate the festival with joy and energy across India.

When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026

Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 07:06 AM on Sep 14, 2026

Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 07:44 AM on Sep 15, 2026

Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat: 11:02 AM to 01:31 PM

Duration: 02 Hours 28 Mins

Time to avoid Moon sighting: 09:06 AM to 08:04 PM

Duration: 10 Hours 58 Mins

Ganesh Visarjan: Friday, September 25, 2026

Also Read: Observe Hartalika Teej on 14th September

On the day of Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Murti Sthapna is performed and people worship the Lord Ganesh's idol till the Ganesh Visarjan. People organize melas (fairs), cultural events, dance and celebrate this festival with joy and happiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about observing Ganesh Chaturthi correctly.

How to do Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at home?

Perform Ganesh Sthapana during the auspicious muhurat, invoke Lord Ganesha with Sankalp, offer durva grass, red flowers, modak, fruits and incense, perform the aarti, and conclude the puja with prayers. Many families continue daily worship until Ganesh Visarjan.

What should be offered to Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi?

Devotees commonly offer modak, laddoo, durva grass (21 blades), red flowers, coconut, banana, jaggery and fresh fruits during Ganesh Chaturthi Puja. Durva and modak are considered among Lord Ganesha's most beloved offerings.

Can we keep Ganpati for 1, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days?

Yes. Families keep Lord Ganesha at home according to their family tradition and convenience. Ganesh Visarjan is commonly performed after 1½, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days, with Anant Chaturdashi marking the tenth-day visarjan.

What should not be done during Ganesh Chaturthi?

Many devotees avoid consuming non-vegetarian food and alcohol during the festival, maintain cleanliness around the puja area, avoid placing damaged idols for worship, and follow the family's traditional rules for fasting and daily puja until Ganesh Visarjan.

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