Festivals · 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Monday, 14 September 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026 falls on Monday, 14 September 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: shukla chaturthi prevailing at midday (madhyahna rule). Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:52 AM – 12:41 PM IST.
The date
Monday, 14 September 2026
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 11:52 AM – 12:41 PM IST
Rule: Shukla Chaturthi prevailing at midday (madhyahna rule)
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Panchang on 14 September 2026
The day's own panchang readings — the nakshatra and tithi that define the date — computed for Delhi by the engine:
| Limb | Value | Ends (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Nakshatra | Chitra (Chithirai) | 1:55 PM |
| Tithi | Shukla Tritiya | 7:08 AM |
| Sunrise | 6:06 AM | — |
| Sunset | 6:26 PM | — |
Full day — all five limbs, avoid-windows and choghadiya: Delhi panchang for 14 September 2026 →
Shubh muhurat windows
The sthapana (installation) is classically done in the madhyahna muhurat around noon — which the Abhijit Muhurat above closely matches. The exact sthapana span for your city is computed in the Bela app.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:52 AM – 12:41 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Ganesh Chaturthi celebrate?
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, on the fourth tithi of Bhadrapada's bright half. Clay murtis are installed at home and in pandals, worshipped with modak and durva for one to ten days, then immersed with 'Ganpati Bappa Morya'.
The story and significance of Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesha was born at midday — so the classical rule fixes the festival by the Chaturthi tithi prevailing at madhyahna (noon), not sunrise. That is why some years' calendars split by a day.
Lokmanya Tilak turned the household vrata into the great public festival of Maharashtra; today the ten days to Anant Chaturdashi are the country's grandest street celebration after Diwali.
Ganesh Chaturthi dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 September 2026 | Monday | This page |
| 2027 | 4 September 2027 | Saturday | Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026 falls on Monday, 14 September 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: shukla chaturthi prevailing at midday (madhyahna rule).
What does Ganesh Chaturthi celebrate?
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, on the fourth tithi of Bhadrapada's bright half. Clay murtis are installed at home and in pandals, worshipped with modak and durva for one to ten days, then immersed with 'Ganpati Bappa Morya'.
What is the shubh muhurat on Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
The computed windows for 14 September 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:52 AM to 12:41 PM IST. The sthapana (installation) is classically done in the madhyahna muhurat around noon — which the Abhijit Muhurat above closely matches. The exact sthapana span for your city is computed in the Bela app.
Does the Ganesh Chaturthi date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Ganesh Chaturthi is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2027?
Ganesh Chaturthi in 2027 falls on Saturday, 4 September 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 page, linked below.
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