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Ganesha Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Vidhi & Significance
Ganesha Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Vidhi & Significance
Ganesha Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and new beginnings. It is celebrated on the Shukla Chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon) in the month of Magha.
While the more popular Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated in Bhadrapada (August-September), Ganesha Jayanti holds immense significance, especially in Maharashtra and the Konkan regions. It is also known as Magha Shukla Chaturthi, Til Kund Chaturthi, and Varad Chaturthi.
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Ganesha Jayanti 2026 Date & Muhurat
In 2026, Ganesha Jayanti will be celebrated on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
| Event | Date & Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Ganesha Jayanti Date | January 22, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Madhyahna Puja Muhurat | 11:35 AM to 01:45 PM |
| Chaturthi Tithi Begins | 03:12 AM on Jan 22, 2026 |
| Chaturthi Tithi Ends | 01:45 AM on Jan 23, 2026 |
*Note: Timings are based on New Delhi IST. Please consult your local Panchang for exact city-wise timings.
Significance of Ganesha Jayanti
According to legends, on this day, Goddess Parvati created Lord Ganesha out of turmeric paste (Ubtan) from her own body and breathed life into him. Hence, he is also known as Sindur Varna (vermillion colored).
Another belief associated with this day is the prohibition of viewing the moon. It is said that the Moon God (Chandra) mocked Ganesha’s appearance, leading to a curse. Viewing the moon on Ganesha Jayanti (similar to Ganesha Chaturthi) is believed to bring false accusations (Mithya Dosha).
Ganesha Jayanti Puja Vidhi (Rituals)
- Cleanliness: Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes (preferably red or yellow).
- Idol Installation: Place an idol or picture of Lord Ganesha on a clean altar. In some traditions, a symbolic idol made of turmeric or cow dung is worshipped.
- Offerings: Offer Durva grass (21 blades), red hibiscus flowers, and Modaks or Laddoos (Ganesha’s favorite sweet). Since it is also known as Til Kund Chaturthi, offerings made of sesame seeds (Til) and jaggery are special.
- Mantra Chanting: Chant the Ganesha Atharvashirsha or simple mantras like “Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha”.
- Aarti: Perform the Ganesha Aarti and distribute Prasad to family members.
Powerful Ganesha Mantras
Ganesha Mool Mantra:
“Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha”
Vakratunda Mantra:
“Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ganesha Jayanti falls on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Ganesha Jayanti is celebrated in the month of Magha (Jan/Feb), marking Ganesha’s birth from turmeric. Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated in Bhadrapada (Aug/Sept) and is a more widely celebrated public festival.
Offerings of Sesame seeds (Til) and Jaggery are specific to this day (Til Kund Chaturthi), along with Modaks and Durva grass.
