Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Today: Check Delhi and Mumbai Puja Muhurat, Ganapati Sthapana Vidhi, Tithi and Visarjan Dates

September 14, 2026 : India welcomes Lord Ganesha today as Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 festivities begin with immense devotion and fervor. The ten-day grand festival marks the birth of the deity of wisdom and new beginnings. Across urban centers and rural heartlands, households and public pandals are installing beautiful idols.

Celebrations begin with Ganapati Sthapana during the traditional midday Madhyahna period. Families invite Lord Ganesha into clean spaces decorated with floral arrangements, lamps, and vibrant rangoli patterns.

Auspicious Timings and Tithi Details for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026

The auspicious Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi Tithi started early this morning. Devotees align their rituals with precise planetary movements to ensure spiritual auspiciousness.

Vedic tradition holds that Lord Ganesha was born during the Madhyahna period. Consequently, performing the idol installation during these afternoon hours carries immense significance.

City-Wise Puja Muhurat in Delhi and Mumbai

Specific regional calculations determine the exact Madhyahna window for different geographical locations. Devotees in North and West India must observe their respective city windows for optimum alignment.

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Step-by-Step Ganapati Sthapana Vidhi and Puja Rituals

Devotees follow established Vedic steps during Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 to invite divine blessings into their homes. Following proper vidhi ensures peace and prosperity.

1. Purification: Take an early morning bath, wear clean attire, and thoroughly sanitize the designated altar area.
2. Platform Setup: Set up a raised wooden stool facing North or East. Spread a clean red or yellow silk cloth over it.
3. Rice Base & Swastika: Draw a traditional Swastika using vermilion (kumkum). Place unbroken raw rice grains (akshat) at the platform center.
4. Sankalp Ritual: Hold clean water, grains, and a fresh flower in your right hand to declare your solemn devotional resolve.
5. Idol Placement: Gently position the Ganesha idol onto the rice base during the designated afternoon muhurat while chanting “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah”.
6. Prana Pratishtha: Sprinkle sacred water onto the idol while invoking the divine life force through mantras.
7. Sacred Offerings: Offer fresh Durva grass, red hibiscus flowers, sandalwood paste, turmeric, and kumkum.
8. Naivedya & Aarti: Present steamed sweet modaks, seasonal fruits, and jaggery. Perform the final aarti with incense and lighted lamps

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 Schedule and Ceremonial Farewell

The ceremonial immersion, known as Ganesh Visarjan, symbolizes Lord Ganesha’s return to his celestial abode at Mount Kailash. While public pandals observe the traditional ten-day duration, families choose immersion dates based on unique household customs.

Grand processions will accompany the idols on Anant Chaturdashi. Devotees chant “Ganpati Bappa Morya, Pudhchya Varshi Lavkar Ya” as they bid a heart-felt farewell to their beloved deity.