Your 2026 celebration guide
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
One calm place to plan the welcome—from the festival date to your city’s reviewed puja window.
City-wise guidance
Find your local puja window.
Choose a city to see its publication status. No timing appears until the record includes a completed review and trusted source.
Madhyahna puja muhurat
Verified11:20 AM–1:48 PM
Local city time · Reviewed 2026-08-23
View timing source ↗A simple path
Plan the celebration, step by step.
Before the festival
Choose your idol, prepare the space and gather puja essentials.
On Chaturthi
Welcome Bappa, complete sthapana and perform puja in your reviewed local window.
Through visarjan
Continue daily aarti and choose a respectful, eco-conscious farewell.
Complete your plan
Everything for your Ganeshotsav journey.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2026 Ganesh Chaturthi date verified?+
Yes. The festival date and published city timings were reviewed on 23 August 2026 against the source linked on this page.
Why does the muhurat change by city?+
Local sunrise and geographical position affect panchang calculations, so the appropriate window can differ by location.
Can I rely only on this page?+
Use this guide for planning, and confirm important religious timings with your family priest or a trusted local panchang.