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Ganesh Chaturthi
15th
September 2026
Tuesday / मंगलवार
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and new beginnings. Devotees install clay idols of Ganesha at home, offer modaks and durva grass, and perform the pranapratishtha and shodashopachara puja. The festival is a heartfelt invocation for prosperity, success and the smooth start of any endeavour.
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TITHI
Chaturthi
PAKSHA
Shukla
MASA
Bhadrapada
NAKSHATRA
Swati
SUNRISE / SUNSET
06:08 / 18:20
SIGNIFICANCE
Why Ganesh Chaturthi is observed
Ganesh Chaturthi marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and new beginnings. Devotees install clay idols of Ganesha at home, offer modaks and durva grass, and perform the pranapratishtha and shodashopachara puja. The festival is a heartfelt invocation for prosperity, success and the smooth start of any endeavour.
AT A GLANCE
ObservanceVrat (fast) + puja
Lunar monthBhadrapada · Shukla
TithiChaturthi
Pujas bookable3 pujas
THE RITUALS
What devotees do on this day
01
Pranapratishtha
Invoking the living presence of Lord Ganesha into the clay idol with sacred mantras.
02
Shodashopachara Puja
The sixteen-step worship with durva grass, red flowers, modak and a ghee diya.
03
Ganapati Homam
A sacred fire ritual offering oblations to Ganesha to remove obstacles.
04
Aarti & Modak Bhog
Aarti is sung and modaks — Ganesha's favourite — are offered and shared as prasad.
05
Visarjan Sankalp
A vow to bid the Lord farewell, praying for his return the next year.
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Ganesh Chaturthi Puja
Ganesh Chaturthi Puja is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity. Devotees perform Ganesh Sthapana at home or in public pandals, offering modaks, flowers, and prayers. The puja lasts for one or more days, ending with visarjan—immersion of the idol in water. It symbolizes the cycle of creation and dissolution, and invites blessings for success, harmony, and new beginnings.
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Ganpati Puja
Ganpati Puja is a Hindu festival celebrating the god Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati. Ganesha is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. The festival typically takes place over a period of 10 days, during which devotees perform puja (worship) and offer prayers to Ganesha. The festival culminates on the tenth day, known as Anant Chaturdashi, when large idols of Ganesha are immersed in water.
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Ganapati homam
Ganpati Homam is a sacred Hindu ritual dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It involves the chanting of Vedic mantras and offerings of various items to invoke Lord Ganesha's blessings. Devotees perform this homam to remove obstacles, seek success, and attain spiritual growth.
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PANCHANG
Timings · September 15, 2026
Chaturthi Tithi Ends7:44 AM
PakshaShukla
Masa (lunar month)Bhadrapada (भाद्रपद)
NakshatraSwati · ends 3:20 PM
Sunrise / Sunset06:08 / 18:20
Timings in local time of Bengaluru, India. In Panchang, the day begins and ends with sunrise.
CHOGHADIYA
Auspicious muhurat
Brahma Muhurta4:34 AM – 5:21 AM
Pratah Sandhya5:20 AM – 6:08 AM
Abhijit Muhurta11:50 AM – 12:39 PM
Amrit Kalam12:14 PM – 1:46 PM
Vijaya Muhurta2:16 PM – 3:05 PM
Godhuli Muhurta5:56 PM – 6:44 PM
Sayahna Sandhya6:20 PM – 7:08 PM
Nishita Muhurta11:51 PM – 12:38 AM
Dur Muhurtam8:35 AM – 9:23 AM
Yamaganda9:11 AM – 10:43 AM
Varjyam10:43 AM – 12:14 PM
Gulika Kaal12:14 PM – 1:46 PM
Dur Muhurtam 21:28 PM – 2:16 PM
Rahu Kaal3:17 PM – 4:49 PM
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Ganesh Chaturthi
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?+
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
What is the tithi and paksha for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?+
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on the Chaturthi tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Bhadrapada masa.
What are the auspicious muhurat timings on Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?+
The auspicious muhurat on Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 include Brahma Muhurta (4:34 AM–5:21 AM), Pratah Sandhya (5:20 AM–6:08 AM), Abhijit Muhurta (11:50 AM–12:39 PM). Timings are for Bengaluru, India and vary slightly by city.
Which pujas can I book for Ganesh Chaturthi?+
For Ganesh Chaturthi you can book Ganesh Chaturthi Puja, Ganpati Puja, Ganapati homam. All pujas are performed by verified pandits with samagri arranged.
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