When is Ganesh Chaturthi — September 14 or 15? Check shubh muhurat for Mumbai, Delhi and other cities

Devotees in New Delhi can perform the Ganapati Sthapana puja on September 14 between 11:02 am and 1:31 pm. In Mumbai, the auspicious muhurat will be observed from 11:20 am to 1:48 pm.

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity revered as the remover of obstacles. There is some confusion among devotees over whether the festival falls on September 14 or 15 this year.

When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?

The ten-day celebration of the festival will begin on Monday, with the main celebrations and idol installations largely taking place on September 14 during the auspicious muhurat.

What is the Ganapati Sthapana muhurat?

Devotees in New Delhi can perform the Ganapati Sthapana puja on September 14 between 11:02 am and 1:31 pm. In Mumbai, the auspicious muhurat will be observed from 11:20 am to 1:48 pm.

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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will start on September 14, with the main celebrations occurring on this day. The Chaturthi Tithi will begin at 7:06 am on September 14 and conclude at 7:44 am on September 15.

The Ganapati Sthapana muhurat for New Delhi is from 11:02 am to 1:31 pm on September 14, while in Mumbai, it is observed from 11:20 am to 1:48 pm.

The Ganesh Chaturthi festival will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, which falls on September 25, 2026.

Devotees can celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at home by bringing a Lord Ganesha idol, performing puja, observing fasts, and preparing traditional dishes. They may also choose to perform visarjan on different days.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to honor the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is believed to be the remover of obstacles and is revered as the deity of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune.

When does the Puja Tithi begin and end?

The Chaturthi Tithi will begin at 7:06 am on September 14 and end at 7:44 am on September 15.

On Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. Devotees bring Lord Ganesha idols into their homes, observe fasts and prepare different types of dishes.

When does Ganeshotsav end?

The festival will culminate with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi, September 25.

On the final day, Lord Ganesha idols are carried in grand processions and immersed in rivers, lakes or the sea.

Devotees who choose to keep Ganpati at home for a shorter duration can perform the visarjan on the 1.5th, 3rd, 5th or 7th day.

Meanwhile, the first look of Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled on Saturday.

AI prompts to create personalised bappa-themed photos

• Traditional Maharashtrian Look

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