vinayak ganesh chaturthi 2026 It will be celebrated on 22nd January and is considered one of the most auspicious days to worship Lord Ganesha. On this day, devotees observe fast and perform special rituals, which are believed to remove obstacles, improve health, bring prosperity and provide mental clarity and stability in life.
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every month on the Chaturthi date of both Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha. Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha is called Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi, while Chaturthi of Shukla Paksha is called Vinayak Ganesh Chaturthi.
According to Drik Panchang, in 2026, Vinayaka Ganesh Chaturthi falls on 22 January. This day is also known as Ganesh Jayanti, Maghi Ganesh Chaturthi, Varad Chaturthi, Til Chaturthi and Gauri Ganesh Chaturthi. It is believed that fasting and praying on this day brings peace, prosperity, clarity of thoughts and relief from ongoing problems. Many devotees also follow specific rituals depending on their personal wishes.
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Vinayak Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Puja timings, date details and city-wise Ganesh Jayanti Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang,
Midday Ganesh Puja Muhurat:
11:30 AM to 01:37 PM
Duration: 2 hours 08 minutes
Moon Darshan Prohibited Time (Moon Darshan Prohibited Time):
09:23 AM to 09:20 PM
Duration: 11 hours 57 minutes
Chaturthi date starts:
January 22, 2026 at 02:47 am
Chaturthi date ends:
January 23, 2026 at 02:28 am
Ganesh Jayanti Puja Muhurat in other cities
According to Drik Panchang,
Pune: 11:39 am to 01:53 pm
New Delhi: 11:29 am to 01:37 pm
Chennai: 11:12 am to 01:30 pm
Jaipur: 11:34 am to 01:43 pm
Hyderabad: 11:20 am to 01:35 pm
Gurugram: 11:30 AM to 01:37 PM
Chandigarh: 11:32 am to 01:38 pm
Kolkata: 10:42 am to 12:54 pm
Mumbai: 11:43 am to 01:57 pm
Bengaluru: 11:22 am to 01:40 pm
Ahmedabad: 11:46 am to 01:57 pm
Noida: 11:28 am to 01:36 pm
Devotees in cities like Delhi, Bhopal or other areas should check their local Panchang for the exact time. The fast usually starts after midnight and is broken after moonrise following Ganapati Puja.
Vinayak Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Method: Simple Steps to Follow
According to Drik Panchang, Vinayaka Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat is traditionally observed by men, but families often participate together. The rituals focus more on devotion than grandeur.
wake up early, take bath and wear clean clothes
Keep the fast by consuming fruits or milk (avoid grains till moon darshan)
Offer modak, durva grass and chant Ganesh Atharvashirsha.
Perform Aarti after moonrise
If possible, donate sweets made from gram flour.
Simple prayers offered with sincerity are believed to bring maximum blessings.
Devotees perform 12 traditional rituals on Vinayak Ganesh Chaturthi
According to Drik Panchang,
1. For happiness and prosperity at home
After bath, worship Lord Ganesha with a calm mind. Place two betel nuts on a betel leaf and offer it.
2. To increase knowledge and education
Fill an earthen pot with water, place a raw coconut on it, tie it with a thread and donate it to a temple.
3. For long-term success
Apply turmeric on 11 white cowries and keep them near Lord Ganesha during puja, then tie them in a yellow cloth and keep them in the house.
4. For smoother work and fewer interruptions
Offer seven bales of Durva grass along with Modak or Bundi laddu.
5. For financial stability
Apply red vermillion tilak to Lord Ganesha and offer jaggery during the puja.
6. For fulfillment of wishes
Chant “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah” 108 times and perform aarti with camphor in the evening.
7. For a restless or confused mind
Light a ghee lamp and offer cardamom while praying for mental clarity.
8. For health concerns
Donate a bowl of rice to a Brahmin and politely seek blessings.
9. For better memory and focus
Apply a tilak of turmeric paste to Lord Ganesha and then apply it gently on your forehead.
10. For problems at work
Offer red flowers and chant “Shri Ganeshaya Namah” 21 times.
11. For family unity and cooperation
Chant “Om Gan Ganpataye Namah” 11 times and tie seven knots in a cotton thread and keep it with you.
12. For name, fame and recognition
Offer a single coconut in a Ganesh temple and pray with a true heart.
Vinayak Ganesh Chaturthi is not about elaborate rituals, but about faith, intention and devotion. Simple prayers, disciplined fasting and heartfelt faith are said to bring the most powerful blessings from Lord Ganesha.
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