Across different states, large pandals are constructed, and a huge deity of Ganesha is installed, attracting a large number of devotees.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Date
Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on Chaturthi of Bhadrapada month. In 2026, it is celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026.
Ganesh Visarjan is observed on Ananth Chaturdashi of Bhadrapada month, and the day falls on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Timings to Restrict Moon-Viewing during Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Timings: Morning 9:01 AM to evening 8:09 PM on September 14, 2026.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Celebration Across Different States
In Maharashtra, Ganesha Chaturthi is the most celebrated festival. It can also be considered as the state’s festival. Across places like Mumbai and Pune, clay Deities of Ganesh are installed in homes as well as large pandals. Daily pujas, aarti, bhajans, nama sankirtans, and cultural programmes are conducted by the communities.
In Goa, it is locally called Chavath or Parvatra. It is the most celebrated festival, where families reunite and install the clay Deity of Ganesh and prepare sweets like modaks, nevri and patoleo. Sangod Processions are held across the streets of Goa.
In Karnataka, it is celebrated as Gowri Ganesha Habba. On the previous day of the Ganesha festival, Gowri is worshipped. Prepare traditional sweets like Kadubu.
In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, clay Deity of Ganesh is installed at homes, temples and public pandals. It is celebrated as Vinayaka Chaviti, and naivedyams like Kudumulu, Undrallu and Modaks are prepared.
In Tamil Nadu, it is celebrated as Vinayaka Chaturthi, and Kozhukattai is the popular dish prepared during this time.
Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with your friends and family, welcome Bhagwan Ganesha into your home, and seek His divine blessings.
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