{"id":1844,"date":"2025-12-11T15:08:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T09:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=1844"},"modified":"2025-12-14T12:41:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T07:11:14","slug":"ganesha-jayanti-2026-date-puja-muhurat-vidhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ganesha-jayanti-2026-date-puja-muhurat-vidhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Ganesha Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Vidhi &#038; Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-28589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ganesha-Jayanti-2026--1024x577.png\" alt=\"Ganesha Jayanti 2026\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ganesha-Jayanti-2026--1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ganesha-Jayanti-2026--300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ganesha-Jayanti-2026--150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ganesha-Jayanti-2026--768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ganesha-Jayanti-2026--1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ganesha-Jayanti-2026-.png 1640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Ganesha Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Vidhi &amp; Significance<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Ganesha Jayanti<\/strong> marks the birth anniversary of <strong>Lord Ganesha<\/strong>, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and new beginnings. It is celebrated on the <em>Shukla Chaturthi<\/em> (fourth day of the waxing moon) in the month of Magha.<\/p>\n<p>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 <strong>Magha Shukla Chaturthi<\/strong>, <strong>Til Kund Chaturthi<\/strong>, and <strong>Varad Chaturthi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff3e0; border-left: 5px solid #f58120; padding: 20px; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #f58120;color:#f58120\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #f58120;color:#f58120\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ganesha-jayanti-2026-date-puja-muhurat-vidhi\/#%F0%9F%90%98_Book_Pandit_for_Ganesha_Jayanti_Puja\" >\ud83d\udc18 Book Pandit for Ganesha Jayanti Puja<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ganesha-jayanti-2026-date-puja-muhurat-vidhi\/#Ganesha_Jayanti_2026_Date_Muhurat\" >Ganesha Jayanti 2026 Date &amp; Muhurat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ganesha-jayanti-2026-date-puja-muhurat-vidhi\/#Significance_of_Ganesha_Jayanti\" >Significance of Ganesha Jayanti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ganesha-jayanti-2026-date-puja-muhurat-vidhi\/#Ganesha_Jayanti_Puja_Vidhi_Rituals\" >Ganesha Jayanti Puja Vidhi (Rituals)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ganesha-jayanti-2026-date-puja-muhurat-vidhi\/#Powerful_Ganesha_Mantras\" >Powerful Ganesha Mantras<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ganesha-jayanti-2026-date-puja-muhurat-vidhi\/#Book_Puja_Services_with_SmartPuja\" >Book Puja Services with SmartPuja<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ganesha-jayanti-2026-date-puja-muhurat-vidhi\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%90%98_Book_Pandit_for_Ganesha_Jayanti_Puja\"><\/span><strong>\ud83d\udc18 Book Pandit for Ganesha Jayanti Puja<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Perform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/ganesha-puja\"><strong>Ganesha Puja<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/ganapati-homa\"><strong>Ganapati Homa<\/strong><\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/office-puja-business-puja\"><strong>Office Puja<\/strong><\/a> with authentic Vedic rituals. <strong>SmartPuja<\/strong> connects you with experienced Pandits for home and office pujas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcde Call to Book:<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:08061160400\">080-61160400<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background-f58120 wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 5px; background-color: #f58120; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/ganesha-puja\"><strong>Book Ganesha Puja Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ganesha_Jayanti_2026_Date_Muhurat\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Ganesha Jayanti 2026 Date &amp; Muhurat<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2026, Ganesha Jayanti will be celebrated on <strong>Thursday, January 22, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table  class=\" table table-hover\" >\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #f58120; color: white;\"><strong>Event<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #f58120; color: white;\"><strong>Date &amp; Time (IST)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ganesha Jayanti Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>January 22, 2026 (Thursday)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Madhyahna Puja Muhurat<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>11:35 AM to 01:45 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Chaturthi Tithi Begins<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>03:12 AM on Jan 22, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Chaturthi Tithi Ends<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>01:45 AM on Jan 23, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><em>*Note: Timings are based on New Delhi IST. Please consult your local Panchang for exact city-wise timings.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Ganesha_Jayanti\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Significance of Ganesha Jayanti<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sri-Ganesha-PNG-Image.png\" alt=\"ganesha jayanti\" width=\"450\" height=\"463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sri-Ganesha-PNG-Image.png 450w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sri-Ganesha-PNG-Image-146x150.png 146w, https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sri-Ganesha-PNG-Image-292x300.png 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>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 <em>Sindur Varna<\/em> (vermillion colored).<\/p>\n<p>Another belief associated with this day is the prohibition of viewing the moon. It is said that the Moon God (Chandra) mocked Ganesha&#8217;s appearance, leading to a curse. Viewing the moon on Ganesha Jayanti (similar to Ganesha Chaturthi) is believed to bring false accusations (Mithya Dosha).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ganesha_Jayanti_Puja_Vidhi_Rituals\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Ganesha Jayanti Puja Vidhi (Rituals)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Cleanliness:<\/strong> Wake up early, take a bath, and wear clean clothes (preferably red or yellow).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Idol Installation:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offerings:<\/strong> Offer <strong>Durva grass<\/strong> (21 blades), red hibiscus flowers, and <strong>Modaks<\/strong> or Laddoos (Ganesha&#8217;s favorite sweet). Since it is also known as <em>Til Kund Chaturthi<\/em>, offerings made of sesame seeds (Til) and jaggery are special.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mantra Chanting:<\/strong> Chant the <em>Ganesha Atharvashirsha<\/em> or simple mantras like &#8220;Om Gan Ganapataye Namaha&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aarti:<\/strong> Perform the Ganesha Aarti and distribute Prasad to family members.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powerful_Ganesha_Mantras\"><\/span><strong>Powerful Ganesha Mantras<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px;\"><strong>Ganesha Mool Mantra:<\/strong><br \/><em>\u201cOm Gam Ganapataye Namaha\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Vakratunda Mantra:<\/strong><br \/><em>\u201cVakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha<br \/>Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Puja_Services_with_SmartPuja\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Book Puja Services with SmartPuja<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ensure your Ganesha Puja or Homa is performed with authentic Vedic procedures. <strong>SmartPuja<\/strong> offers verified Pandits for:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bangalore | Mumbai | Delhi | Pune | Hyderabad | Chennai | Kolkata | Ahmedabad | 30+ Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background-f58120 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/ganesha-puja\"><strong>Book Pandit Now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. When is Ganesha Jayanti in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ganesha Jayanti falls on <strong>Thursday, January 22, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-2\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. What is the difference between Ganesha Jayanti and Ganesha Chaturthi?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ganesha Jayanti is celebrated in the month of Magha (Jan\/Feb), marking Ganesha&#8217;s birth from turmeric. Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated in Bhadrapada (Aug\/Sept) and is a more widely celebrated public festival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-3\" class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. What should be offered on Ganesha Jayanti?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Offerings of Sesame seeds (Til) and Jaggery are specific to this day (Til Kund Chaturthi), along with Modaks and Durva grass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Event\",\n  \"name\": \"Ganesha Jayanti 2026\",\n  \"startDate\": \"2026-01-22\",\n  \"endDate\": \"2026-01-22\",\n  \"eventStatus\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/EventScheduled\",\n  \"eventAttendanceMode\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/OnlineEventAttendanceMode\",\n  \"location\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Place\",\n    \"name\": \"India\",\n    \"address\": {\n      \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n      \"addressCountry\": \"IN\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"image\": [\n    \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Sri-Ganesha-PNG-Image-292x300.png\"\n  ],\n  \"description\": \"Ganesha Jayanti 2026 Date, Puja Muhurat, Vidhi, and Booking Details. 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