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Monday, 2026 · Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 · गणेश चतुर्थी
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is on Monday, 14 September 2026 (Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi). Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Ganesha, remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings.
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Significance
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Ganesha, remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings. Clay idols are installed for one to ten days of puja before the Visarjan immersion, most grandly in Maharashtra.
How Ganesh Chaturthi is observed · कैसे मनाएँ
Murti sthapana, modak bhog, daily aarti, and the Anant Chaturdashi visarjan.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 — quick facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Monday, 14 September 2026 |
| Tithi (lunar) | Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi |
| Type | Major festival |
| Countdown | In 31 days |
Ganpati Sthapana & Puja — samagri checklist · सामग्री
- Ganesha murti (eco-friendly clay if visarjan planned)
- Chowki + red/yellow cloth
- Durva grass (21 blades)
- Modak or laddoo (21 traditional)
- Red flowers + garland
- Roli, akshat, haldi, chandan
- Kalash + coconut + mango leaves
- Diya + dhoop + camphor
- Paan-supari, fruits
- Panchamrit
Common North-Indian practice — your family or regional tradition takes precedence, and a simpler thali offered with shraddha is always enough. Print this page for the shopping trip.
Ganesh Chaturthi — Madhyahna moment in your city (IST)
| City | Madhyahna moment |
|---|---|
| Delhi, Delhi NCR | 12:16 pm |
| Mumbai, Maharashtra | 12:33 pm |
| Bengaluru, Karnataka | 12:15 pm |
| Hyderabad, Telangana | 12:11 pm |
| Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 12:04 pm |
| Kolkata, West Bengal | 11:32 am |
| Pune, Maharashtra | 12:30 pm |
| Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 12:35 pm |
| Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 12:01 pm |
| Jaipur, Rajasthan | 12:22 pm |
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 — common questions
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, 14 September 2026, on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
What is the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi?
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Ganesha, remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings. Clay idols are installed for one to ten days of puja before the Visarjan immersion, most grandly in Maharashtra.
How is Ganesh Chaturthi observed?
Murti sthapana, modak bhog, daily aarti, and the Anant Chaturdashi visarjan. Regional customs vary; dates here follow the North-Indian (Delhi) panchang.
Which tithi is Ganesh Chaturthi on?
Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Because Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.