Bhadrapada (Chaturthi, Shukla)Lord Ganesha (Vighnaharta)
Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi)
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and patron of intellect, celebrated over 10 days until Anant Chaturdashi.
Verified Timings
Puja Muhurat for Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi) (2026)
Date (2026)2026-09-14
Puja Time Window11:07 AM to 01:34 PM (Madhyahna)
Pradosh Kaal06:28 PM to 08:48 PM
Auspicious LagnaVrishabha Lagna
Upcoming Dates Calendar (2025 - 2027)
| Year | Observed Date | Day & Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025-08-27 | Bhadrapada (Chaturthi, Shukla) |
| 2026 (Current) | 2026-09-14 | Bhadrapada (Chaturthi, Shukla) |
| 2027 | 2027-09-04 | Bhadrapada (Chaturthi, Shukla) |
Significance & History
Clay murtis of Lord Ganesha are lovingly welcomed home with Pran-Pratishtha, worshipped daily with 21 Durva grass blades and 21 Modaks, culminating in Visarjan in sacred water bodies.
Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi
- Avoid sighting the Moon on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi.
- Bring clay Ganesha idol home in Madhyahna with chanting of 'Ganpati Bappa Morya'.
- Perform Pran Pratishtha with Shodashopachara puja.
- Apply red Sindoor and Chandan on Ganesha's forehead.
- Offer 21 blades of fresh green Durva grass tied in knots.
- Offer red hibiscus flower (Gudhala) which is dearest to Ganesha.
- Offer 21 freshly steamed Modaks or Motichoor laddoos as Naivedya.
- Recite Sankata Nashanam Ganesha Stotram and perform Aarti.
Essential Puja Samagri List
✓Eco-friendly clay Ganesha idol
✓Red cloth & wooden pedestal
✓21 Durva grass blades
✓Red Hibiscus flower
✓Sindoor (vermilion) & Chandan
✓21 Modaks or Laddoos
✓Janeu (sacred thread)
✓Paan, Supari, and Coconut
Sacred Mantras for Chanting
Vakratunda Maha Mantra
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha। Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada॥
Meaning: O Lord with the curved trunk and immense form, possessing the brilliance of millions of suns, remove all obstacles from all my endeavors forever.
❓ Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is sighting the moon prohibited on Ganesh Chaturthi?
According to legend, the Moon mocked Ganesha's form, leading to a curse that anyone viewing the Moon on this tithi may face false accusations (Mithya Kalanka), as also experienced by Lord Krishna with the Syamantaka jewel.