Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi
गणेश चतुर्थी
Welcoming Ganesha, lord of beginnings, on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi with prayer, modak and joy.
Next Ganesh Chaturthi · New DelhiSat, 4 Sept 2027 · tithi Sat 11:04 → Sat 13:36in 334 days
Why it matters
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Ganesha on the fourth day of the bright half of Bhadrapada. The main puja is traditionally kept at the madhyahna (midday) hour.
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Families welcome a Ganesha murti home for one and a half, five, seven or ten days, offering durva grass, red flowers and modak, and singing aartis morning and evening. The festival ends with visarjan, a fond farewell.
Ganesha is honoured first in every undertaking. The festival is a joyful time to begin something new, and an eco-friendly clay murti keeps the celebration kind to the earth.
Simple home ritual
You will need
- A ghee diya
- Durva grass
- Red flowers
- Modak or a simple sweet