Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Significance & Puja Vidhi

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Shubh Muhurat

The most auspicious time to perform Ganesh Puja is during Madhyahna, as it is believed that Lord Ganesha was born during this period. Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat:(Exact muhurat to be updated closer to the date based on Panchang)

Important:Avoid performing Ganesh Puja during Chandra Darshan Dosha timings, as seeing the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi is traditionally considered inauspicious.

Significance of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is more than a festival it symbolises:

• New beginnings and removal of obstacles
• Wisdom, clarity, and intellect
• Prosperity and harmony in household and professional life

Worshipping Lord Ganesha on this day is believed to cleanse past karmic blocks and set the right tone for future endeavours be it marriage, career, business, or education.

Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi (Simple & Correct)

Here is a traditional yet practical puja vidhi you can follow at home:

1. Clean the space and place Lord Ganesha’s idol or image on a raised platform
2. Invoke Lord Ganesha with Ganapati Atharvashirsha or Ganesh Mantra
3. Offer durva grass, flowers, modaks, fruits, and sweets
4. Perform aarti with devotion
5. Seek blessings for wisdom, success, and obstacle-free progress

Even a simple puja done with the right intention and correct method is considered highly auspicious.

Ganesh Visarjan Date 2026

Ganesh Visarjan is traditionally performed on:

📅 Tuesday, 22 September 2026 (Anant Chaturdashi)

Devotees may also opt for 1.5-day, 3-day, 5-day, or 7-day visarjan, depending on family tradition and convenience.

Why Correct Rituals Matter on Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi marks the start of spiritual cycles, making correctness in rituals especially important.Proper muhurat, mantras, and offerings ensure the puja aligns with its true purpose removing obstacles rather than creating confusion.

This is why many families now prefer guided pujas by experienced pandits instead of guessing rituals.

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Because when it comes to Lord Ganesha, how you begin matters.