Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: 12-Day Festival Begins September 14 with Rituals and Visarjan
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will begin on September 14 and is uniquely extended to 12 days due to a rare lunar calendar alignment, a phenomenon last seen nine years ago. Celebrated widely across India, especially in Maharashtra, the festival honors Lord Ganesha with rituals including idol installation during auspicious muhurats, daily prayers, and offerings. Devotees are advised on selecting appropriate idol sizes and colors, with traditional guidance cautioning against blue idols linked to specialized tantric forms. The festival concludes with Ganesh Visarjan on September 25, marking the idol's immersion.
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english broke this story on 6 Sept, 09:49 am. Other outlets followed.