Ganesha Chaturthi
ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ
Monday, September 14, 2026
ಭಾದ್ರಪದ ಶುದ್ಧ ಚತುರ್ಥಿಯಂದು ಗೌರಿಪುತ್ರ ಗಣೇಶನ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾಪನೆ — ಮಣ್ಣಿನ ಮೂರ್ತಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಾಣಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠೆ, ೨೧ ಪತ್ರೆ-ಪುಷ್ಪ ಪೂಜೆ, ಮೋದಕ ನೈವೇದ್ಯ.
Installation of the clay Ganesha on Bhadrapada Shuddha Chaturthi — prana pratishthapana, worship with 21 sacred leaves and flowers, and the beloved modaka naivedya. Preceded by Gowri Habba.
Auspicious muhurta · ಶುಭ ಮುಹೂರ್ತ
Madhyahna (midday) is the preferred muhurta for prana pratishtha; avoid viewing the moon this night.
How to prepare · ಪೂರ್ವ ಸಿದ್ಧತೆ
Get everything ready before the day — samagri to buy, home preparation and what to arrange in advance.
- 1Order a clay (mannina) Ganesha idol in advance — avoid PoP
- 2Collect the 21 sacred leaves (ekavimshati patre) and durva grass
- 3Buy ingredients for modaka, kadubu and chakkuli naivedya
- 4Arrange a decorated mantapa, red flowers and fruits
- 5Book a purohith for prana pratishtha and decide your visarjana day (1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 11)
Pooja vidhi · ಪೂಜಾ ವಿಧಿ
- Clay Ganesha sthapana with prana pratishtha
- Ekavimshati patra pooja — 21 sacred leaves
- Modaka, kadubu and chakkuli naivedya
- Visarjana after 1, 3, 5, 7 or 11 days per family custom
Stotras for this festival · ಸ್ತೋತ್ರಗಳು
Frequently asked · ಪ್ರಶ್ನೋತ್ತರ
When is Ganesha Chaturthi in 2026?
Ganesha Chaturthi falls on Monday, September 14, 2026. Gowri Habba is observed the day before, on September 13.
Which stotras are recited for Ganesha Chaturthi?
Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali, Ganesha Pancharatna Stotram and Sankata Nashana Ganesha Stotram.
Can a purohith perform the sthapana at home?
Yes — the prana pratishtha, 21-patra pooja and visarjana sankalpa are traditionally led by a purohith at home.
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