What to do
- Install or honour Ganesha respectfully
- Perform a simple Madhyahna puja
- Offer modak or family offerings
- Plan an environmentally responsible Visarjan
Ganesha worship · Ganeshotsav
Ganesh Chaturthi
An evergreen guide to home puja, Madhyahna timing and responsible Visarjan planning.
Prepare the murti and offerings in advance, then use the locally calculated Madhyahna Puja window. Follow local environmental and water-safety rules for Visarjan.
Prepare
- Murti or image appropriate to the home
- Flowers, fruit and offerings
- A city-specific Madhyahna time
- A lawful Visarjan plan
Avoid
- Using a noon time from another city
- Immersion where it is prohibited or unsafe
- Overstating traditional cautions as guaranteed harm
Automatically updated block
2026 date and local timing
The main puja window is calculated within local Madhyahna while Chaturthi Tithi applies. Moon-sighting guidance and Visarjan dates also require year and city context.
The year changes automatically. Exact puja hours are intentionally shown only with a location because a universal clock time would be misleading.
Clear answers
Ganesh Chaturthi FAQ
Why is the puja window around midday?
The traditional Madhyahna period is central to the observance and is calculated from the local day rather than fixed civil noon.
Can Visarjan be adapted abroad?
Yes. Families can follow local temple arrangements or respectful symbolic practices that comply with environmental rules.