Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Sthapana muhurat, Bhadra timing, Visarjan date and more
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14, and devotees across India are marking the festival by bringing Lord Ganesha idols home and beginning the days-long celebrations. For those planning to install Ganpati at home, the afternoon Sthapana Muhurat from 12:30 pm to 3:02 pm is the key timing to keep in mind.
The installation window comes before the start of Bhadra, which begins at 3:50 pm on September 14. The festival will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on September 25, celebrated on Anant Chaturdashi.
Ganpati Sthapana Muhurat 2026
Devotees looking to perform Ganesh Sthapana 2026 can install the idol during the following auspicious window:
September 14, 2026: 12:30 pm to 3:02 pm
Total duration: 2 hours 32 minutes
The afternoon is traditionally regarded as a suitable period for performing Ganesh Puja on Chaturthi.
When Is Ganesh Visarjan 2026?
Those wondering when Ganesh Visarjan 2026 will take place should mark Friday, September 25 on their calendars.
The immersion will be observed on Anant Chaturdashi, when devotees traditionally bid farewell to Lord Ganesha after the festival.
The duration of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations can vary depending on local traditions and the day chosen for immersion, but the major immersion date this year is September 25.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Moon Sighting Restriction
Another timing devotees may want to keep in mind is the period during which moon sighting is traditionally avoided on Ganesh Chaturthi.
The prohibited Chandra Darshan period on September 14 is from 11:32 am to 8:50 pm.
The traditional belief associates seeing the moon during this period with Mithya Dosha, which is linked to the possibility of facing false accusations.
Ganesh Puja at Home: What Devotees Can Do
Before bringing the idol into the puja space, devotees can clean and purify the area. A wooden platform can be covered with a fresh red or yellow cloth, with rice grains placed on it before the Ganesha idol is installed.
The idol may then be purified with water and Gangajal. Betel nuts can be placed on either side of the idol to represent Riddhi and Siddhi, while a water-filled kalash can be kept beside it.
Flowers, garlands, clothes, fruits and sweets can then be offered to Lord Ganesha.
Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on the fourth lunar day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada.
The festival is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, with devotees worshipping the deity at homes and public pandals before eventually taking the idols for immersion.
Disclaimer: Ganesh Chaturthi timings may vary slightly by location and regional Panchang. Readers are advised to confirm the exact Muhurat with their local priest before performing rituals.