Ganesha Chaturthi 2026 Date (14 Sept), Sthapana Muhurat &…
Ganesha Chaturthi 2026 Date (14 September), Sthapana Muhurat & Visarjan
Ganesha Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026. The most auspicious time for Ganesha Sthapana (Idol Installation) is during the Madhyahna Muhurat between 11:02 AM and 01:31 PM. However, there are multiple shubh muhurats throughout the auspicious day. Below you will find the city-wise timings, 10-day Visarjan schedule, and detailed Vidhi.
🐘 Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Quick Guide
- Date: 14 September 2026 (Monday)
- Sthapana Muhurat: 11:02 AM – 01:31 PM
- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 07:06 AM (14 Sep)
- Anant Chaturdashi (Final Visarjan): 25 September 2026 (Friday)
- Festival Duration: 10 Days
Book via WhatsAppGanesha Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta). Celebrated on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of the Bhadrapada month, this festival fills the streets of India with the chant of “Ganpati Bappa Morya!”.
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📅 Ganesha Chaturthi 2026 Date & Muhurat
| Event | Date & Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Ganesha Chaturthi Date | September 14, 2026 (Monday) |
| Madhyahna Puja Muhurat | 11:02 AM to 01:31 PM |
| Chaturthi Tithi Begins | 07:06 AM on Sep 14 |
| Chaturthi Tithi Ends | 07:44 AM on Sep 15 |
📍 City-Wise Sthapana Muhurat (14 Sep 2026)
For the most accurate puja, follow the muhurat for your specific city:
| City | Sthapana Muhurat |
|---|---|
| Mumbai & Pune | 11:22 AM to 01:50 PM |
| New Delhi | 11:02 AM to 01:31 PM |
| Bangalore | 11:08 AM to 01:34 PM |
| Hyderabad | 11:08 AM to 01:35 PM |
| Chennai | 10:58 AM to 01:24 PM |
| Kolkata | 10:19 AM to 12:47 PM |
🌊 Ganesha Visarjan Dates 2026
| 1.5 Days Visarjan | Sep 15, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| 3 Days Visarjan | Sep 16, 2026 (Wednesday) |
| 5 Days Visarjan | Sep 18, 2026 (Friday) |
| 7 Days Visarjan | Sep 20, 2026 (Sunday) |
| Anant Chaturdashi (Final) | Sep 25, 2026 (Friday) |
📜 Puja Vidhi: How to Worship at Home
1. Avahana (Invocation)
Clean the altar, place the idol on a red cloth, and invoke life into it (Prana Pratishtha) by chanting mantras and offering Akshata (rice).
2. The Offerings
Offer Red Hibiscus flowers and 21 Durva Grass blades. Light a lamp (Diya) and incense (Agarbatti).
3. Naivedyam
Offer 21 Modaks (steamed/fried) to Lord Ganesha. Other favorite items include Laddoos, Coconut, and Bananas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ganesh Chaturthi is on 14 September 2026. The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 7:06 AM on Sep 14 and ends the next morning.
Yes. While morning and Madhyahna muhurats are best, if you miss it, you can perform Sthapana during the Pradosh Kaal (Evening).
Yes, keeping Ganpati for 1.5 days (Dedh Din) is a popular tradition. You install Him on Chaturthi and perform Visarjan the next afternoon.
If you accidentally see the moon on Chaturthi, recite the “Simhantar Mlecha” mantra or listen to the Syamantaka Mani story to nullify the Mithya Dosha.
The best time for Visarjan is generally during the afternoon (Madhyahna) or evening (Pradosh) on the 3rd, 5th, 7th, or 11th day.
Yes, it is a public holiday in major states like Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Odisha.
Modak is his favorite sweet. Offering 21 Modaks and 21 blades of Durva grass is highly auspicious.
Looking at the moon on Chaturthi creates Mithya Dosha (False Accusations), based on the legend where the Moon God mocked Ganesha.
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