Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Celebrations, Date, Rituals, and Vastu Guidelines
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha. The festival features diverse regional traditions across India, including Maharashtra's grand pandals and Tamil Nadu's special foods. The auspicious time for Ganesh Puja is midday (Madhyahna), believed to be the time of Ganesha's birth. Devotees observe rituals such as idol installation following Vastu guidelines, with specific directions for placement and accompanying symbols like the mouse. The festival typically lasts up to ten days, concluding with Ganesh Visarjan.
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republicworld broke this story on 9 Sept, 08:30 am. Other outlets followed.