Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14 — the Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi when Ganpati is welcomed home — with visarjan observed after 1.5, 3, 5, 7 or 10 days, ending on Anant Chaturdashi, Friday, September 25, 2026.
Sthapana Vidhi
- Bring the murti home with a covered face, place it facing the home's interior on a raised chowki
- Perform pran-pratishtha with the priest or family mantra, then shodashopachara puja
- Offer durva grass, red flowers and 21 modaks — Ganpati's beloved bhog
- Daily aarti morning and evening for the days he stays
The Visarjan Calendar 2026
- 1.5-day visarjan: September 15
- 3-day: September 16 · 5-day: September 18 · 7-day: September 20
- Anant Chaturdashi (10-day): Friday, September 25, 2026
Vighnaharta: The Remover of Obstacles
Ganesha is worshipped first in every ritual because he clears the path. In the rudraksha tradition, the 8 Mukhi is ruled by Ganesha and worn to steady Rahu and remove obstacles — see its place in the mukhi chart, or browse the 1–14 Mukhi Rudraksha collection. For new ventures seeking smooth starts, the Money & Prosperity collection pairs naturally with the season.
FAQ
What is the Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date? Monday, September 14, 2026; Anant Chaturdashi visarjan is September 25.
Why is moon-sighting avoided on Ganesh Chaturthi? Tradition holds that viewing the moon this night invites false blame (mithya dosha), from the tale of the moon mocking Ganesha.
What bhog is essential? Modak — traditionally 21 — with durva grass.
Dates follow published panchang data; sthapana muhurat varies by city — confirm on a trusted panchang.
