Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Date, Rituals, and Regional Celebrations Across India
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, marking the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity of wisdom and remover of obstacles. The festival spans 10 days, concluding on September 25 with Anant Chaturdashi. Celebrations vary regionally, including Maharashtra's grand pandals, Goa's Chovoth, and Tamil Nadu's kozhukattai traditions. Key rituals include the Madhyahna puja, considered auspicious as it aligns with Ganesha's birth time, and the immersion of eco-friendly idols after processions. Devotees observe a moon-sighting restriction to avoid Mithya Dosha during the festival day.
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republicworld broke this story on 9 Sept, 08:30 am. Other outlets followed.