Ganesh Chaturthi (गणेश चतुर्थी) is a festival falling in the Hindu lunar month of भाद्रपद. Its position is fixed by tithi rather than by the Gregorian calendar, so the date moves every year and is computed from the panchang. No fast is prescribed for the day. The observance itself, and its puja vidhi, stay the same each year.
Ganesh Chaturthi
गणेश चतुर्थी
Hindu month: भाद्रपद
Panchang Basis (Tithi Rule)
Each year this observance falls on the Chaturthi tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada. Because lunar tithis drift against the Gregorian calendar, the English date shifts every year — the tithi rule above is what stays fixed.
About This Festival
Birth of Lord Ganesha — ten days of celebration ending with Visarjan
भगवान गणेश का जन्मोत्सव — दस दिन का उत्सव
Significance
Celebrates the birth of Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and god of new beginnings. The 10-day festival is one of India's largest public celebrations, especially in Maharashtra.
Puja Vidhi (How to Observe)
Install Ganesh idol with Prana Pratishtha. Offer modak, durva grass, red flowers, and 21 types of patra. Recite Ganapati Atharvashirsha. Celebrate for 1.5, 3, 5, 7, or 10 days. Conclude with Visarjan procession.
Regional Names
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Monday, 14 September 2026 and on Saturday, 4 September 2027. The date changes each year because it follows the Hindu lunar calendar (Panchang) — every date here is computed from real planetary positions using the Swiss Ephemeris engine, not copied from a fixed list.
Is Ganesh Chaturthi a fasting (vrat) day?
Ganesh Chaturthi is not primarily a fasting day, though many families still keep a light fast or a sattvic diet as part of the observance.
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