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विनायक चतुर्थी

Vinayaka Chaturthi

विनायक चतुर्थी

व्रतम्

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

  1. Observe a partial or full fast; bathe at sunrise.
  2. Offer modak, flowers, durva grass, and coconut to Ganesha.
  3. Chant Ganesha mantras and stotras; perform aarti.
  4. 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)

DateDayMoonrise TimeSpecial Name
May 20, 2026Wednesday08:38 am
Jun 18, 2026Thursday08:39 am
Aug 16, 2026Sunday09:18 am
Sep 15, 2026Tuesday10:00 am
Oct 14, 2026Wednesday09:44 am
Nov 13, 2026Friday10:16 am
Dec 13, 2026Sunday10:15 am
Jan 12, 2027Tuesday09:50 am
Feb 10, 2027Wednesday08:50 am
Mar 12, 2027Friday08:29 am
Apr 10, 2027Saturday07:55 am
May 10, 2027Monday08:47 am
Jun 8, 2027Tuesday08:52 am
Jul 7, 2027Wednesday08:53 am
Aug 5, 2027Thursday08:46 am

अधिकम् विनायक चतुर्थी

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Ganesha
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विनायक चतुर्थी 2026 (Vinayaka Chaturthi)