विनायक चतुर्थी — महत्त्वम्
Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of every month, dedicated to Ganesha. It is a day of worship and fasting for wisdom and removal of obstacles.
विनायक चतुर्थी — महत्त्वम्
According to the Shiva Purana, Ganesha was born on Chaturthi. Monthly observance pleases him and ensures success in endeavours. The name Vinayaka means "remover of obstacles".
विनायक चतुर्थी — पूजाविधिः
- Observe a partial or full fast; bathe at sunrise.
- Offer modak, flowers, durva grass, and coconut to Ganesha.
- Chant Ganesha mantras and stotras; perform aarti.
- Break the fast after puja with prasad.
विनायक चतुर्थी — मन्त्राः
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ
Salutations to Ganesha
विनायक चतुर्थी — पारम्परिकं भोजनम्
- ●Modak
- ●Ladoo
- ●Fruits
- ●Prasad
विनायक चतुर्थी — अन्यनामानि
South India(வினாயக சதுர்த்தி)
Monthly Ganesha puja
Maharashtra(विनायक चतुर्थी)
Same as Sankashti observance
विनायक चतुर्थी — कर्तव्यम् / वर्जनीयम्
कर्तव्यम्
- ✓Worship Ganesha
- ✓Offer modak
- ✓Chant mantras
- ✓Observe fast if possible
वर्जनीयम्
- ✗Do not disrespect Ganesha
- ✗Avoid looking at the moon on Chaturthi in some beliefs
- ✗Do not skip puja
विनायक चतुर्थी — FAQ
- विनायक चतुर्थी किम् अस्ति?
- Vinayaka Chaturthi is the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of every month, dedicated to Ganesha.
- विनायक चतुर्थी 2026 वर्षे कदा?
- 2026 वर्षे विनायक चतुर्थी Wednesday, May 20, 2026 दिनाङ्के भवति।
- विनायक चतुर्थी पूजाविधिः का?
- Observe a partial or full fast; bathe at sunrise.; Offer modak, flowers, durva grass, and coconut to Ganesha.; Chant Ganesha mantras and stotras; perform aarti.; Break the fast after puja with prasad.
- विनायक चतुर्थी दिवसे किं भोज्यम्?
- Modak, Ladoo, Fruits, Prasad
- विनायक चतुर्थी दिवसे किं कर्तव्यम्?
- Worship Ganesha; Offer modak; Chant mantras
- विनायक चतुर्थी दिवसे किं वर्जनीयम्?
- Do not disrespect Ganesha; Avoid looking at the moon on Chaturthi in some beliefs; Do not skip puja
- विनायक चतुर्थी दिवसे कस्य देवस्य पूजा?
- विनायक चतुर्थी Ganesha देवाय समर्पितम्।
Upcoming विनायक चतुर्थी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
विनायक चतुर्थी 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Wednesday | 08:38 am | — |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Thursday | 08:39 am | — |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Sunday | 09:18 am | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Tuesday | 10:00 am | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Wednesday | 09:44 am | — |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Friday | 10:16 am | — |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Sunday | 10:15 am | — |
| Jan 12, 2027 | Tuesday | 09:50 am | — |
| Feb 10, 2027 | Wednesday | 08:50 am | — |
| Mar 12, 2027 | Friday | 08:29 am | — |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Saturday | 07:55 am | — |
| May 10, 2027 | Monday | 08:47 am | — |
| Jun 8, 2027 | Tuesday | 08:52 am | — |
| Jul 7, 2027 | Wednesday | 08:53 am | — |
| Aug 5, 2027 | Thursday | 08:46 am | — |