गणेशचतुर्थी — महत्त्वम्
गणेशचतुर्थी — भगवतः गणेशस्य जन्मोत्सवः। भाद्रपदशुक्लचतुर्थ्यां पाल्यते। भक्ताः मृत्तिकायाः गणेशप्रतिमां निर्माय गृहे प्रतिष्ठाप्य दशदिनं यावत् पूजां कुर्वन्ति। अनन्तचतुर्दश्यां गणेशविसर्जनेन पर्व समाप्यते। मोदकः, लड्डुकः, दूर्वादलं च प्रमुखनैवेद्यानि — महाराष्ट्रे एतत् पर्व सर्वाधिकसमारोहयुक्तं पाल्यते।
गणेशचतुर्थी — महत्त्वम्
According to the Shiva Purana, Goddess Parvati created Ganesha from turmeric paste to guard her door. When Lord Shiva returned and was denied entry, he beheaded Ganesha. To pacify Parvati, Shiva placed an elephant head on Ganesha and revived him, declaring him the first to be worshipped in any ritual.
गणेशचतुर्थी — पूजाविधिः
- At an auspicious time, install the clay Ganesha idol with sankalp and puja.
- Each morning, offer flowers, durva grass, modak, and perform aarti.
- Chant Ganesh mantras and stotras; offer coconut and fruits.
- On the final day (1.5, 5, 7, or 10 days), perform visarjan—immersion in a water body.
- Join processions if in Maharashtra; distribute prasad to neighbours.
गणेशचतुर्थी — मन्त्राः
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ
Salutations to Ganesha
गणेशचतुर्थी — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Modak
- ●Ladoo
- ●Puran poli
- ●Coconut
- ●Durva grass for offering
गणेशचतुर्थी — अन्यनामानि
Maharashtra
Large public pandals, 10-day celebrations
South India
Home and temple puja
Goa
Similar to Maharashtra
गणेशचतुर्थी — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Install idol with proper sankalp
- ✓Offer modak and flowers
- ✓Perform visarjan as per tradition
- ✓Invite friends and family
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not look at the moon on Chaturthi (Chandra Darshan legend)
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the idol
- ✗Do not delay visarjan beyond the chosen period
गणेशचतुर्थी — FAQ
- गणेशचतुर्थी किम् अस्ति?
- गणेशचतुर्थी — भगवतः गणेशस्य जन्मोत्सवः। भाद्रपदशुक्लचतुर्थ्यां पाल्यते। भक्ताः मृत्तिकायाः गणेशप्रतिमां निर्माय गृहे प्रतिष्ठाप्य दशदिनं यावत् पूजां कुर्वन्ति। अनन्तचतुर्दश्यां गणेशविसर्जनेन पर्व समाप्यते। मोदकः, लड्डुकः, दूर्वादलं च प्रमुखनैवेद्यानि — महाराष्ट्रे एतत् पर्व सर्वाधिकसमारोहयुक्तं पाल्यते।
- गणेशचतुर्थी 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे गणेशचतुर्थी Monday, September 14, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- गणेशचतुर्थी पूजाविधिः का?
- At an auspicious time, install the clay Ganesha idol with sankalp and puja.; Each morning, offer flowers, durva grass, modak, and perform aarti.; Chant Ganesh mantras and stotras; offer coconut and fruits.; On the final day (1.5, 5, 7, or 10 days), perform visarjan—immersion in a water body.
- गणेशचतुर्थी दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Modak, Ladoo, Puran poli, Coconut, Durva grass for offering
- गणेशचतुर्थी दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Install idol with proper sankalp; Offer modak and flowers; Perform visarjan as per tradition
- गणेशचतुर्थी दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not look at the moon on Chaturthi (Chandra Darshan legend); Avoid disrespect to the idol; Do not delay visarjan beyond the chosen period
- गणेशचतुर्थी दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- गणेशचतुर्थी गणेशः देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming गणेशचतुर्थी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
गणेशचतुर्थी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Monday | 09:01 am | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Tuesday | 10:00 am | — |
| Sep 4, 2027 | Saturday | 09:40 am | — |