Quick Information
2026 Date
14 September 2026
Duration
10 Days
Calendar
Lunar
Deity
Ganesha
About Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi (गणेश चतुर्थी) is a festival in the Hindu calendar. Birth of Lord Ganesha.
This festival is associated with Ganesha and follows the Lunar calendar tradition. It is observed over 10 days.
Verified 2026 Date
Date:
Primary source: Government of Maharashtra holiday calendar.
Muhurat note: No primary-source, city-specific puja muhurat has been verified for this page. Do not infer a local time from the festival date.
Rituals & Traditions
The key rituals performed during Ganesh Chaturthi include:
Idol installation
Modak offering
Visarjan
How to Celebrate
- Idol installation: A listed tradition for Ganesh Chaturthi.
- Modak offering: A listed tradition for Ganesh Chaturthi.
- Visarjan: A listed tradition for Ganesh Chaturthi.
Regional Celebrations
This page records Ganesh Chaturthi traditions in:
Maharashtra
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
All India
Practices can vary by region and community.