Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is on Monday, 14 September 2026. Madhyahna Ganesh puja muhurat in New Delhi: 11:02 to 13:30. The tithi runs from 07:07, 14 September 2026 to 07:44, 15 September 2026.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date and puja time in major cities
| City | Date | Madhyahna Ganesh puja muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Monday, 14 September 2026 | 11:02 – 13:30 |
| Mumbai | Monday, 14 September 2026 | 11:20 – 13:47 |
| Ahmedabad | Monday, 14 September 2026 | 11:21 – 13:49 |
| Kolkata | Monday, 14 September 2026 | 10:18 – 12:45 |
| Chennai | Monday, 14 September 2026 | 10:51 – 13:17 |
| Bengaluru | Monday, 14 September 2026 | 11:01 – 13:28 |
| Hyderabad | Monday, 14 September 2026 | 10:58 – 13:25 |
| Varanasi | Monday, 14 September 2026 | 10:39 – 13:07 |
About Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chavithi, or Vinayagar Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of the Hindu deity Ganesha to the south of India to meet his brother Karthikeya. The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesha's murtis, privately in homes and publicly on elaborate pandals. Observances include chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts, such as prayers and vrata.
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Questions people ask
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday, 14 September 2026 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
What is the madhyahna ganesh puja muhurat for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
In New Delhi it is 11:02 to 13:30, during Madhyahna (midday) when the festival's tithi is running.
Why is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chavithi, or Vinayagar Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the arrival of the Hindu deity Ganesha to the south of India to meet his brother Karthikeya. The festival is marked with the installation of Ganesha's murtis, privately in homes and publicly on elaborate pandals.
Other years: Ganesh Chaturthi 2027
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate