Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is expected on around 14 September 2026. As Hindu festival dates follow the lunisolar calendar, always confirm the exact date and muhurat with your local panchang or temple.
Significance
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and lord of new beginnings. Clay idols are installed in homes and public pandals, worshipped for several days, and then ceremonially immersed in water (visarjan). Maharashtra hosts some of the largest public celebrations.
How temples celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesha temples perform special abhishekam and modak offerings, and often extend darshan hours across the festival days leading up to visarjan. Devotees book seva to seek Ganesha's blessings for new ventures and to remove obstacles.
Frequently asked
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is expected around 14 September 2026. As it follows the lunisolar calendar, confirm the exact date and muhurat with your local panchang.
Why is Ganesha worshipped first?
Lord Ganesha is invoked before beginnings and other deities as the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta), so his worship traditionally precedes new ventures and rituals.
What is visarjan?
Visarjan is the ceremonial immersion of the Ganesha idol in water at the end of the festival, symbolising the cycle of creation and dissolution.
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