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Ganesh Jayanti 2026 Date: Lord Ganesha is called the remover of obstacles. When life gets complicated, work gets stuck or the mind becomes unstable, then Ganpati Bappa is remembered first. In such a situation, the festival of Ganesh Jayanti is not just a date, but a symbol of faith, devotion and new beginnings. Like every year, this time too the question in people's minds is whether Ganesh Jayanti should be celebrated on 22 January or 23 January? Come, let us clear this confusion in one click.

When is Ganesh Jayanti? 22nd or 23rd January?

According to the calculations of the Panchang,

• Chaturthi date starts: 22 January 2026 at 02:47 AM.
• Chaturthi date ends: 23 January 2026 at 02:28 AM.

Since Udaya Tithi and noon time are coinciding on 22 January, Ganesh Jayanti will be celebrated on 22 January 2026, Thursday only.

Most auspicious time of puja

According to the scriptures, Lord Ganesha was born in the afternoon, hence it is considered best to worship him in the afternoon.

• Midday Puja Muhurat: From 11:05 am to 01:15 pm.
• total duration: 2 hours 10 minutes.

Ganesh Jayanti worship method

Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean red colored clothes. Install the idol of Lord Ganesha by spreading a red cloth on a post. If the idol is made of metal, then anoint it with Ganga water or Panchamrit. Apply vermilion tilak to Bappa and offer him 21 knots of Durva. Offer modak or laddu to Lord Ganesha. Also offer fruits and flowers. Chant Om Gan Ganpataye Namah and finally perform the aarti with a ghee lamp.

Importance and benefits of Ganesh Jayanti

Ganesh Jayanti, also known as Magh Vinayak Chaturthi, is a very spiritually powerful day. As the name suggests, Vighnaharta, fasting on this day removes even the biggest difficulties of life. Bappa is the god of wisdom. This day is like a boon for students and those who want success in their career. Disputes and troubles go away in the house and peace prevails. According to belief, prayers offered with a true heart on this day do not go in vain.

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