Quick answer
Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Monday, 14 September 2026. The Chaturthi Tithi begins at 7:06 AM on 14 September and ends at 7:44 AM on 15 September. For Mumbai, the Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat is 11:20 AM to 1:48 PM. Timings vary by city.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Date and Muhurat
Madhyahna Ganesha Puja — 11:20 AM to 1:48 PM
New Delhi Puja Muhurat:
Madhyahna Ganesha Puja — 11:02 AM to 1:31 PM
Please check a local Panchang for your city because sunrise-based muhurat timings differ by location.
Why Is Madhyahna Muhurat Important?
Ganesh Puja is traditionally performed during Madhyahna, the midday division of the Hindu day. Devotees consider this period especially suitable for Ganpati Sthapana and detailed worship. Because Madhyahna is calculated using local sunrise and sunset, the exact puja window differs from city to city.
Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Vidhi
Clean and Prepare the Puja Space
Choose a peaceful area, clean it thoroughly and decorate it with flowers, rangoli, diyas and a traditional backdrop.
Place the Ganesh Idol
Place the idol on a clean raised platform covered with a fresh cloth. Many families prefer eco-friendly clay idols.
Perform Sankalp and Pran Pratishtha
Begin with a prayer, state the intention of the puja and invoke Lord Ganesha with devotion. Families may take guidance from their priest for traditional rituals.
Offer Flowers, Durva and Modak
Offer durva grass, red flowers, fruits, coconut, sweets, modak, kumkum, akshat and a ghee lamp.
Chant Mantras and Perform Aarti
Recite Ganesh mantras, sing the aarti with family members and offer prasad after completing the worship.
Traditional Offerings for Lord Ganesha
Ganesh Visarjan 2026
The traditional ten-day Ganeshotsav concludes with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, which falls on Friday, 25 September 2026. Families may also perform visarjan after one and a half, three, five or seven days according to family tradition and local practice.
Ganesh Chaturthi Invitation Ideas
Digital Ganesh Chaturthi card • Animated Ganesh Sthapana invitation • WhatsApp Aarti invitation • Society Ganesh Utsav invitation • Family puja invitation • Visarjan invitation
Include the host name, date, puja time, aarti schedule, venue, Google Maps link, RSVP contact and a devotional message.
Sample Ganesh Chaturthi Invitation Message
With the blessings of Lord Ganesha, we warmly invite you and your family to join us for Ganesh Sthapana and Aarti at our home.
Date: Monday, 14 September 2026
Time: [Add Your Puja or Aarti Time]
Venue: [Add Venue]
Hosted by: [Family Name]
Your presence and blessings will make our celebration more special. Ganpati Bappa Morya!
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on Monday, 14 September 2026.
What is the puja muhurat in Mumbai?
The Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat in Mumbai is from 11:20 AM to 1:48 PM on 14 September 2026.
When is Ganesh Visarjan in 2026?
The traditional Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi falls on Friday, 25 September 2026.
Can I send a digital Ganesh Chaturthi invitation?
Yes. Digital cards and invitation videos are convenient for sharing puja, aarti, venue and RSVP details through WhatsApp and social media.
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