Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Visarjan Date & Complete Celebration Guide

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most loved Hindu festivals dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings. Every year, devotees welcome Ganpati Bappa into their homes and communities with devotion, beautiful decorations, prayers, music and celebrations.

In 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi will once again bring families and communities together to celebrate the arrival of Lord Ganesha.

📅 When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

The festival begins with Ganpati Sthapana, when devotees bring a Ganesha idol into their homes or pandals and perform the installation ceremony with prayers and rituals.

The exact Puja Muhurat can vary according to location, so devotees should check the local Panchang for the most accurate timing.

🙏 Why is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha.

Lord Ganesha is traditionally worshipped before starting important work because he is believed to remove obstacles and bring wisdom, success and prosperity.

The festival is therefore especially meaningful for:

• New beginnings
• Education and knowledge
• Business and career
• Family prosperity
• Success and happiness
• Removing obstacles from life

🪔 Ganpati Sthapana

The most important ritual of Ganesh Chaturthi is Ganpati Sthapana, or the installation of Lord Ganesha’s idol.

Devotees usually prepare a clean and decorated place for Bappa. The idol is then installed with prayers, flowers, lamps, fruits and other offerings.

Common offerings include:

• Modak
• Laddoo
• Durva grass
• Red flowers
• Fruits
• Coconut
• Incense
• Diya

Modak is particularly associated with Lord Ganesha and is one of the most popular offerings during the festival.

🌺 Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi

A simple Ganesh Chaturthi Puja can include:

1. Clean the Puja area.
2. Place the Ganesh idol on a decorated platform.
3. Light a diya and incense.
4. Offer flowers and Durva grass.
5. Offer fruits and Modak.
6. Apply tilak to Lord Ganesha.
7. Recite Ganesh mantras.
8. Perform Ganesh Aarti.
9. Pray for health, happiness, wisdom and prosperity.
10. Distribute Prasad among family members.

Devotees may also chant:

“Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”

with devotion during the Puja.

🎉 Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated differently across India, with particularly grand celebrations in Maharashtra.

Homes, societies and public pandals are beautifully decorated, while devotees organize:

• Ganesh Aarti
• Bhajan and Kirtan
• Cultural programs
• Community celebrations
• Prasad distribution
• Eco-friendly decoration activities
• Ganpati Visarjan processions

The atmosphere becomes especially vibrant as devotees chant:

“Ganpati Bappa Morya!”

🌊 Ganesh Visarjan

After worshipping Lord Ganesha for the chosen number of days, devotees perform Ganesh Visarjan, symbolizing the return of Bappa to his heavenly abode.

Some families perform Visarjan after:

• 1.5 days
• 3 days
• 5 days
• 7 days
• 10 days

Anant Chaturdashi is traditionally the major day associated with the 10-day Ganesh festival and Visarjan.

Devotees carry the idol in a procession while singing, dancing and chanting “Ganpati Bappa Morya.”

Today, many people also choose eco-friendly Ganesha idols made from natural clay to reduce environmental impact.

💚 Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi Responsibly

While celebrating the festival, we can also take steps to protect nature.

Choose:

• Eco-friendly clay idols
• Natural decorations
• Reusable decoration materials
• Community immersion facilities
• Less plastic
• Responsible waste disposal

A celebration filled with devotion can also be a celebration that cares for the environment.

❤️ Ganpati Bappa Morya!

Ganesh Chaturthi is more than a festival. It is a celebration of faith, family, positivity and new beginnings.

As we welcome Bappa into our homes and hearts, let us pray for wisdom, prosperity, happiness and the strength to overcome every obstacle.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! 🙏