Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: August 16, 10-Day Calendar and Visarjan August 25
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on August 16, 2026 (Sunday), Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. The 10-day festival of Vinayaka ends with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, August 25, 2026.
Dates are approximate based on the Hindu panchang for Vikram Samvat 2082-83. Verify exact tithi times with your local panchang.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: complete 10-day calendar
| Day | Date 2026 | Ritual |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: Sthapana | August 16 (Sun) | Ganesh idol installed at Madhyahna muhurat; first puja; modak bhog; start of festival |
| Days 2-4 | August 17-19 (Mon-Wed) | Morning and evening aarti; daily bhog of modak, fruit and flowers; bhajan and cultural programs |
| 1.5-day Visarjan | August 17 (Mon) | For those observing 1.5-day tradition (dhayd-din Ganpati) |
| 3-day Visarjan | August 18 (Tue) | For 3-day Ganpati traditions |
| 5-day Visarjan | August 20 (Thu) | For 5-day Ganpati traditions (common in many homes) |
| 7-day Visarjan | August 22 (Sat) | For 7-day Ganpati traditions |
| Day 10: Anant Chaturdashi | August 25 (Mon) | Ganesh Visarjan: immersion procession; grand farewell with "Ganpati Bappa Morya" |
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 puja vidhi (step by step)
The Ganesh Chaturthi puja on August 16, 2026 follows a specific sequence: 1. Pranas pratistha (invocation of life into the idol) at the Madhyahna muhurat. 2. Shodashopachara puja (16-step worship) with flowers, dhoop, diya, naivedya. 3. Modak bhog (21 modaks are offered; Ganesha is specifically associated with modak). 4. Durva grass offering (3 or 21 blades). 5. Aarti with Jai Ganesh Deva. 6. Prasad distribution.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Vedic astrology and Jyotish
Ganesh Chaturthi falls during the Bhadrapada month, which is associated with Saturn and the monsoon season. In Jyotish, the 4th tithi (Chaturthi) of every fortnight is the Vinayaka tithi. The Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is considered the strongest Chaturthi of the year. Worshipping Ganesha on this day is believed to remove Ketu-related obstacles and strengthen Mercury (Budha), which governs intellect and business. The Moon must not be viewed on this day according to classical texts.
How Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated across India
| Region | Local style |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune) | 10-day public festival; Lalbaugcha Raja; massive processions on Visarjan day; Lokmanya Tilak popularised public celebration in 1893 |
| Goa | 10-day celebration; Chathurthi; traditional Konkani culture; clay idols favoured |
| Andhra Pradesh / Telangana | Vinayaka Chavithi; 11-day celebration in some areas; government-sponsored events |
| Karnataka | Gowri-Ganesha: two-day combined festival (Gowri on Aug 15, Ganesha on Aug 16 in 2026) |
| Tamil Nadu | Pillaiyar Chaturthi; clay idols; eco-friendly immersion encouraged |
| North India | Less prominent but growing; Delhi, Rajasthan and UP have public pandals |
Frequently asked questions
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date kya hai?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 August 16, 2026 (Ravivar) ko hai. Yeh Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi hai. 10-din ka Ganesh Utsav August 16 se shuru hokar Anant Chaturdashi (Ganesh Visarjan) August 25, 2026 tak chalta hai. Ghar aur pandal mein Ganpati ki sthapana August 16 ko Madhyahna (dopahar) muhurat mein ki jaati hai.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is on August 16, 2026 (Sunday). This is Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. The 10-day Ganesh festival runs from August 16 to August 25, 2026, ending with Ganesh Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi). This is the most widely celebrated festival in Maharashtra, Goa and many other states.
Ganesh Visarjan 2026 kab hai?
Ganesh Visarjan 2026 (Anant Chaturdashi) August 25, 2026 (Somvar) ko hai, Ganesh Chaturthi ke theek 10 din baad. Is din Ganesh ji ki murti ko paani mein visarjit kiya jaata hai. Maharashtra mein, khaas kar Mumbai mein, Lalbaugcha Raja aur Ganpati immersion processions ek bade utsav hote hain.
Ganesh Chaturthi puja muhurat 2026 kab hai?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 puja muhurat Madhyahna kaal (dopahar) mein hai, August 16, 2026 ko lagbhag 11:00 AM se 1:30 PM ke beech (Delhi ke liye approximate). Sthapana Chaturthi tithi mein ki jaani chahiye aur Chaturthi tithi moonrise ke baad khatam hone se pehle honi chahiye. Apni city ke liye exact muhurat apni local panchang ya Vyom Vaani astrologer se confirm karein.
What is the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi in Vedic astrology?
In Vedic astrology, Ganesha is associated with Ketu (the south node of the Moon) and with Mercury (Budha) in some traditions. The 4th tithi (Chaturthi) is the tithi of Vinayaka (Ganesha) in every lunar fortnight, making every Chaturthi a minor Ganesha day. Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is the most powerful of all Chaturthi tithis. Worshipping Ganesha removes obstacles (vighnas) and is believed to strengthen Mercury-related matters: intellect, communication, business and education.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 mein kya kya hota hai? (10-din ka schedule)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 ka 10-din ka schedule: Day 1 (Aug 16) - Sthapana aur pehli puja. Days 2-9 - Roz subah aur shaam aarti, modak bhog. Day 5 (Aug 20) - Panch-din visarjan (jo log 5 din visarjit karte hain). Day 7 (Aug 22) - Saat-din visarjan. Day 10 (Aug 25, Anant Chaturdashi) - Grand Visarjan procession. Ek-din Visarjan August 16 ko hi, Teen-din August 18 ko.
Which moon should not be seen on Ganesh Chaturthi?
On Ganesh Chaturthi, seeing the Moon (Chandra) is considered inauspicious and is believed to bring false accusations upon the person who sees it. This comes from the legend where Chandra laughed at Ganesha, who cursed him that whoever sees Chandra on Chaturthi will face slander. If you accidentally see the Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi, the remedy is to recite the Syamantaka jewel story from the Bhagavata Purana.
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Why should you not look at the Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi?
Looking at the Moon on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is traditionally said to invite a false accusation or Mithya Kalank (false blame), based on a Puranic incident where Lord Ganesha was mocked by the Moon. If someone accidentally sees the Moon on this night, the prescribed remedy is to chant the Syamantaka Mani story from the Bhagavata Purana, which recounts how Krishna himself was falsely accused and cleared his name. The restriction applies specifically to the chaturthi night, not to all days.
What is the proper way to do Ganesh Visarjan?
Ganesh Visarjan, August 25, 2026, involves immersing the idol in a water body to symbolize Ganesha's return to Mount Kailash. Traditionally, a procession of music and dance accompanies the idol to a river, lake, or sea. Given environmental concerns around plaster-of-Paris idols, many families now use eco-friendly clay idols that dissolve cleanly, or perform home visarjan in a bucket of water and later use the clay as garden soil. The ritual includes a final aarti and a request to return next year (punaraaganaya).