When is Ganesh Chaturthi — September 14 or 15? Check shubh muhurat for Mumbai, Delhi and other cities

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, an elephant-headed deity worshiped as the remover of obstacles. There is confusion among devotees as to whether the festival falls on September 14 or 15 this year.

When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?

The ten-day celebration of the festival will begin on Monday, with the main celebrations and installation of idols largely taking place on September 14 during the auspicious muhurat.

What is Ganapati Sthapana muhurat?

Devotees in New Delhi can perform Ganapati Sthapana Puja on September 14 between 11:02 AM and 1:31 PM. In Mumbai, the auspicious muhurat will be observed from 11:20 AM to 1:48 PM.

When does Puja Tithi start and end?

Chaturthi Tithi will start on September 14 at 7:06 AM and end on September 15 at 7:44 AM.

On Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha is worshiped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and happiness. Devotees bring idols of Lord Ganesha to their homes, observe fasts and prepare various types of food.

When does Ganeshotsav end?

The festival culminates with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi on September 25.

On the last day, idols of Lord Ganesha are carried in grand processions and immersed in rivers, lakes or the sea.

Devotees who choose to keep Ganpati at home for a shorter period can do visarjan on the 1.5th, 3rd, 5th or 7th day.

Meanwhile, the first look of the famous Lalbaugcha Raj was unveiled in Mumbai on Saturday.

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