Festival calendar
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: date and how it is observed
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 runs from Monday, 14 September 2026 to Friday, 25 September 2026.
Date
Monday, 14 September 2026 → Friday, 25 September 2026
Tithi
Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, at midday
Days of the festival
- Anant Chaturdashi (visarjan)Friday, 25 September 2026
About Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. A Ganesha idol is installed at home or in a pandal, worshipped for several days, and immersed on Anant Chaturdashi.
How Ganesh Chaturthi is observed
- Install the idol in the midday muhurat from your local panchang.
- Offer modak, durva grass and red flowers, and recite the Atharvashirsha.
- Immerse the idol respectfully on Anant Chaturdashi.
Stotras to read
- Ganesha AtharvashirshaThe Ganapati Atharvashirsha Upanishad from the Atharva Veda — a sacred hymn declaring Ganesha as the supreme Brahman. Widely recited to remove obstacles and strengthen Mercury (Budh) in Vedic astrology.
- Ganesha ChalisaThe Ganesha Chalisa is a devotional hymn praising Lord Ganesha, Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles). Recited before new ventures, exams, and auspicious work, it clears obstacles and strengthens intellect — essential before any planetary remedy or puja.
More festivals in 2026
- Lohri
- Makar Sankranti
- Vasant Panchami
- Maha Shivratri
- Holi
- Ugadi & Gudi Padwa
- Ram Navami
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Guru Purnima
- Raksha Bandhan
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Sharad Navratri
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
- Sharad Purnima
- Karwa Chauth
- Dhanteras
- Govardhan Puja
- Bhai Dooj
- Chhath Puja
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi
- Kartik Purnima
- Diwali (Deepavali)
Dates are for New Delhi, calculated and checked against published panchangs. When a tithi spans two days or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat in your city, check the local panchang.
Frequently asked questions
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 runs from Monday, 14 September 2026 to Friday, 25 September 2026. Anant Chaturdashi (visarjan): Friday, 25 September 2026. The dates are for New Delhi.
Which tithi is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated on?
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, at midday. This follows the North Indian (Purnimanta) calendar.
Why is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. A Ganesha idol is installed at home or in a pandal, worshipped for several days, and immersed on Anant Chaturdashi.
Can the date of Ganesh Chaturthi differ in my city?
Yes. When a tithi spans two days, or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat of the puja, check the panchang for your city.
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