Ganesh Chaturthi Significance & Spiritual Meaning
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and god of wisdom. It is especially grand in Maharashtra and other western and southern states.
Ganesh Chaturthi Mythology & Legend
According to the Shiva Purana, Goddess Parvati created Ganesha from turmeric paste to guard her door. When Lord Shiva returned and was denied entry, he beheaded Ganesha. To pacify Parvati, Shiva placed an elephant head on Ganesha and revived him, declaring him the first to be worshipped in any ritual.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- At an auspicious time, install the clay Ganesha idol with sankalp and puja.
- Each morning, offer flowers, durva grass, modak, and perform aarti.
- Chant Ganesh mantras and stotras; offer coconut and fruits.
- On the final day (1.5, 5, 7, or 10 days), perform visarjan—immersion in a water body.
- Join processions if in Maharashtra; distribute prasad to neighbours.
Ganesh Chaturthi Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ
Salutations to Ganesha
Ganesh Chaturthi Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Modak
- ●Ladoo
- ●Puran poli
- ●Coconut
- ●Durva grass for offering
Ganesh Chaturthi Regional Celebrations across India
Maharashtra(गणेश चतुर्थी)
Large public pandals, 10-day celebrations
South India(వినాయక చవితి)
Home and temple puja
Goa(गणेश चतुर्थी)
Similar to Maharashtra
Ganesh Chaturthi Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Install idol with proper sankalp
- ✓Offer modak and flowers
- ✓Perform visarjan as per tradition
- ✓Invite friends and family
Don'ts
- ✗Do not look at the moon on Chaturthi (Chandra Darshan legend)
- ✗Avoid disrespect to the idol
- ✗Do not delay visarjan beyond the chosen period
Ganesh Chaturthi — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ganesh Chaturthi?
- Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and god of wisdom.
- When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2027?
- In 2027, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Saturday, 4 September 2027.
- What are the Ganesh Chaturthi puja rituals?
- At an auspicious time, install the clay Ganesha idol with sankalp and puja.; Each morning, offer flowers, durva grass, modak, and perform aarti.; Chant Ganesh mantras and stotras; offer coconut and fruits.; On the final day (1.5, 5, 7, or 10 days), perform visarjan—immersion in a water body.
- What to eat on Ganesh Chaturthi?
- Modak, Ladoo, Puran poli, Coconut, Durva grass for offering
- What should you do on Ganesh Chaturthi?
- Install idol with proper sankalp; Offer modak and flowers; Perform visarjan as per tradition
- What should you avoid on Ganesh Chaturthi?
- Do not look at the moon on Chaturthi (Chandra Darshan legend); Avoid disrespect to the idol; Do not delay visarjan beyond the chosen period
- Which deity is worshipped on Ganesh Chaturthi?
- Ganesh Chaturthi is dedicated to Ganesha.
Upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Ganesh Chaturthi is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sept 2026 | Tuesday | 10:00 am | — |
| 4 Sept 2027 | Saturday | 09:40 am | — |