Ganesh festival date in 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi puja timing
Preparation before Ganesh Chaturthi celebration
Sankashti Chaturthi in 2026
Sankashti Chaturthi, also known as Sankatahara Chaturthi, is a day in every lunar month of the Hindu calendar dedicated to Hindu God Ganesha. This day falls on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha. If this Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is called Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi.
| Date | Festival Name | Moonrise Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2026 | Angarak Sankashti Chaturthi | 9:20 PM | — |
| 22 Jan 2026 | Ganesh Jayanti | — | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9:47 PM | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9:18 PM | — |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9:47 PM | — |
| 5 May 2026 | Angarak Sankashti Chaturthi | 10:19 PM | — |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9:51 PM | — |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9:51 PM | — |
| 2 Aug 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 9:36 PM | — |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8:50 PM | — |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Ganesh Chaturthi | — | — |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Anant Chaturdashi | — | Ganesh Visarjan |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8:13 PM | — |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8:52 PM | — |
| 27 Nov 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8:51 PM | — |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Sankashti Chaturthi | 8:45 PM | — |
Simple Ganesh Puja & Meditation Ritual
1 Preparation
Begin with a clean, quiet space and gather essential items — a Ganesh idol, incense, a diya (lamp), and offerings such as flowers and sweets.
2 Meditation
Sit comfortably and focus on your breath to clear your mind.
3 Invocation
Chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” to invite Lord Ganesha's presence and blessings.
4 Offerings and Prayers
Light the diya, offer incense, flowers, and sweets while visualizing peace and abundance.
5 Closing and Gratitude
Conclude by expressing gratitude to Lord Ganesha, asking for wisdom, strength, and success in your endeavors.
