Ganesh Chaturthi September 13 Or September 14: Ganesh Chaturthi falls on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Bhadrapada month and concludes on Anant Chaturdashi, which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 14, 2026.

Every year, this occasion is celebrated with great pomp and show. It is believed that bringing the idol of Ganapati Bappa into the home brings immense happiness, peace and prosperity.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Date, Tithi And Duration

According to Drik Panchang, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 14, 2026, which is a Monday. The timings and puja tithi are as follows:

Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 08:36 PM on Sep 13, 2026

Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 09:14 PM on Sep 14, 2026

Ganesha Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi) on Friday, September 25, 2026

Duration - 02 Hours 26 Mins

Moon Sighting Avoidance Time- 09:10 AM to 08:45 PM (To avoid Mithya Dosha)

Every year, this occasion is celebrated with great pomp and show (Image: Pexels)

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: City-wise Puja Muhurat 

The exact Puja Muhurat for worshipping Lord Ganesha and bringing him home varies from city to city due to differences in sunset and sunrise timings. So, devotees should refer to their local panchang to know the exact puja muhurat for their city. However, puja muhurats of major cities are as follows:

City Time
Pune 11:16 AM to 01:44 PM
New Delhi 11:02 AM to 01:31 PM
Chennai 10:51 AM to 01:18 PM
Jaipur 11:08 AM to 01:36 PM
Hyderabad 10:58 AM to 01:25 PM
Gurgaon 11:03 AM to 01:31 PM
Chandigarh 11:04 AM to 01:33 PM
Kolkata 10:18 AM to 12:46 PM
Mumbai 11:20 AM to 01:48 PM
Bengaluru 11:02 AM to 01:28 PM
Ahmedabad 11:21 AM to 01:49 PM
Noida 11:02 AM to 01:30 PM

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When Is Ganesh Visarjan 2026?

The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi, which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan Day. The day on which the idol of Ganpati Bappa will be immersed is Friday, September 25, 2026.

What Is Bhadra Kaal And Does It Affect Ganesh Puja?

Bhadra Kaal is the time period when one should not begin or do any auspicious work, as it is believed that instead of positive results, this time brings misfortunes.  

Bhadra Kaal Timing: 14th September 2026, 07:21 PM to 15th September 2026, 07:44 AM

Since Bhadra Kaal begins in the evening, it will not cause any problem for the Ganesh puja, and people can comfortably welcome Lord Ganesha at home and perform the puja rituals.

Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Preparation At Home

To celebrate the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, devotees should follow some steps to maintain the sanctity of the worship and the occasion:

  • Take a bath, wear new clothes and then clean the puja space and home before bringing the idol of Lord Ganesh home.
  • Set up the small chowki by placing a red cloth on it and arrange a kalash filled with water mixed with mango leaves and a coconut.
  • When placing the idol of Lord Ganesha, make sure it faces east or north, as these directions are considered auspicious.
  • Then gather all the puja items like flowers, durva grass, modak, fruits, panchamarit, on a plate. After doing the aarti, offer it to Lord Ganesha.
  • Chant the Ganesh mantras to invoke Lord Ganesha's blessings.
  • Perform aarti twice a day for the entire period till the time the deity is at your home.

When placing the idol of Lord Ganesha, make sure it faces east or north (Image: Pexels)

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Lord Ganesha is one of the most revered deities of Hindus. Thus, when devotees celebrate this occasion, they do not miss any opportunity to make the deity happy during his stay and celebrate this festival with great pomp and show.

FAQs

1. What is the best time for Ganesh Sthapana in 2026?

The exact Puja Muhurat for worshipping Lord Ganesha and bringing him home varies from city to city due to differences in sunset and sunrise timings. So, devotees should refer to their local panchang to know the exact puja muhurat for their city. 

2. Is it safe to perform Ganesh Visarjan during Bhadra Kaal?

No, one should never perform Ganesh Visarjan during Bhadra Kaal, as it is believed to bring inauspiciousness to the household.