Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Date, Time: Check Ganesh Puja Muhurat, Tithi, Visarjan, Significance & City-wise Timings

The arrival of Lord Ganesha will mark the beginning of one of India's most vibrant festivals later this month. Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chaturthi, will be celebrated this month, bringing together millions of devotees for days of worship, celebrations and community gatherings.

When Is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026? Check Dates, Time, Tithi, Puja Shubh Muhurat & All

Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026 falls during the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of the Bhadrapada month, according to the Hindu calendar. The Chaturthi Tithi is scheduled to begin at 7:06 am on September 14 and end at 7:44 am on September 15.

The principal worship of Lord Ganesha is traditionally associated with the Madhyahna period. As a result, many devotees perform the main Ganesh Sthapana and puja during the afternoon window considered auspicious for the occasion.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Puja Muhurat: City-Wise Timings

However, puja timings can vary from one city to another because local sunrise times and Panchang calculations differ. In New Delhi, the Madhyahna puja window is expected to be between 11:02 am and 1:31 pm. Devotees in Mumbai can perform the main puja between 11:20 am and 1:48 pm, while the suggested window in Pune is from 11:16 am to 1:44 pm.

In Bengaluru, the puja period is expected to fall between 11:02 am and 1:28 pm, while Ahmedabad devotees may observe the rituals between 11:21 am and 1:49 pm.

The Madhyahna period is expected to be from 10:51 am to 1:18 pm in Chennai, 10:58 am to 1:25 pm in Hyderabad, and 10:18 am to 12:46 pm in Kolkata. Devotees should consult a local Panchang or priest before finalising the timing of their rituals.

Ganesh Visarjan 2026: When Will Ganeshotsav End?

The traditional 10-day Ganeshotsav celebrations will conclude on Friday, September 25, 2026, with Anant Chaturdashi marking the main day of Ganesh Visarjan. This is the day when many large public Ganesh mandals and devotees take part in grand processions before immersing idols in accordance with religious traditions.

However, not every household observes the festival for the full 10 days. Depending on regional customs and family traditions, devotees may perform Visarjan after one and a half days, three days, five days or seven days.

Why Is Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated?

Ganesh Chaturthi commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, one of Hinduism's most widely worshipped deities. Ganesha is revered as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings and is popularly worshipped as Vighnaharta, or the remover of obstacles.

For this reason, devotees often invoke Lord Ganesha before beginning an important undertaking. This may include starting a business, moving into a new home, beginning an educational journey or embarking on a significant new chapter in life.

The celebrations typically begin with the installation of an idol, followed by prayers, aarti and offerings. Fruits, flowers and traditional sweets are presented to the deity, with modak holding a particularly special place in Ganesh Chaturthi traditions.

Public celebrations often extend beyond religious rituals. Across cities and towns, community pandals may organise cultural events, devotional programs, music performances and social initiatives during the festival.

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