Ganesh Jayanti 2026: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Significance

Ganesh Jayanti is one of the most auspicious days to attain the divine grace of Lord Ganesha. It is believed that the Bhagwan was born on this day. Falling on the Magh month of Hindu spiritual calendar, this festival is celebrated very widely throughout regions such as Konkan, Maharashtra and so forth. We all know that Lord Ganesha’s blessings can manifest in our lives in the form of strengthened intellect, spiritual and material prosperity. Whether you are a student preparing for your exam or a business man who is about to kickstart a new venture, paying homage to Lord Vighnaharata on Ganesh Jayanti will result in the removal of all obstacles. In this article, we will explore the important date, timings, spiritual significance, puja Vidhi and every other important details that you should know about this auspicious festival.

According to Drik Nanchang:

Chaturthi Tithi Beginning: 2:47 AM, January 22 (2026)

Chaturthi Tithi Conclusion: 2:28 AM, January 23 (2026)

Madhyahna Ganesh Puja can be carried out in the time period falling between 11:29 AM to 01:37 PM, on 22nd January 2026. Spiritual leaders say that the results of worshipping Lord Ganesha in this interval are manifold and spiritually fulfilling.

Secondly, another auspicious window for paying reverence to Bhagwan is from 12:16 PM to 01:00 PM. This time period is known as Abhijit Muhurat.

There is a particular interval on the festival date of Ganesh Jayanti on which devotees shouldn’t see moon. This time period is from 9:22 AM to 09:19 PM (22nd January 2026). This tradition comes from the belief that Lord Ganesha cursed Moon for laughing at him. Therefore, if we see moon at this time, dishonour or “Mithya Dosha” can disrupt our forward momentum.

This auspicious festival is also known as Varad Chaturthi or Maghi Ganesh Jayanti. Varad Chaturthi means that the Chaturthi that gifts us divine grace. The sacred belief Is that Goddess Parvati created Lord Vignaharta using ubtan or turmeric on this day. As a result, Bhagwan received the name Sindur Varna. Praying to Lord Ganesha on the day in which he was born will fill our lives with purity, wisdom, spiritual and material growth. Lets make the best use of this exceptional opportunity.

We have to begin this day early in the morning during Brahma Muhurta. Indeed, you should fill the first few moments of your day with the thoughts of Lord Vighnaharta. After taking a bath, we should wear fresh clothes. Yellow coloured clothes are preferred as it is believed to be the favourite colour of the Bhagwan.

After cleaning the puja mandir, we can offer flowers like marigolds and leaves taken from mango tree to Lord Ganesha’s idol. This act will develop an environment of purity and divinity. Then, we have to fill a copper vessel with Ganga water. By chanting “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”, we can fill our right palms with Ganga water and drink a few drops. After that, take a vow or Sankalp by meditating deeply about Lord Ganesha and end the rituals by lighting incense and diyas. Additionally, gift Ganpati laddoos and modaks to your loved ones and sing Ganesh Aarti to purify your hearts profoundly.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Do we keep fast on Ganesh Jayanti?
   Devotees can fast, along with performing the required rituals on Ganesh Jayanti to receive the blessings of Bhagwan.
2. What is the Favourite food of Ganesha?
   Lord Ganesha's absolute favourite food is the Modak which is a sweet dumpling filled with coconut and jaggery.
3. What makes Ganesha happy?
   Devotion devotion that is symbolised by the offering of his favourite sweets such as modaks and laddoos makes Lord Ganesha happy.