ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ Significance & Spiritual Meaning
ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ — ಗಣಪತಿಯ ಜನ್ಮೋತ್ಸವ. ಭಾದ್ರಪದ ಶುಕ್ಲ ಚತುರ್ಥಿಯಂದು ಆಚರಿಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಭಕ್ತರು ಮಣ್ಣಿನ ಗಣೇಶ ಮೂರ್ತಿ ಮಾಡಿ ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾಪಿಸಿ ಒಂಬತ್ತು ದಿನಗಳ ಪೂಜೆ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದಲ್ಲಿ ಗೌರಿ ಹಬ್ಬವನ್ನು ಮುಂಜಾನೆ, ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿಯನ್ನು ಮರುದಿನ ಆಚರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಮೋದಕ, ಲಡ್ಡು, ಗರಿಕೆ ಪ್ರಧಾನ ನೈವೇದ್ಯ.
ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ 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.
ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ 2026 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.
ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ
Salutations to Ganesha
ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Modak
- ●Ladoo
- ●Puran poli
- ●Coconut
- ●Durva grass for offering
ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ 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
ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ 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
ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ?
- ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ — ಗಣಪತಿಯ ಜನ್ಮೋತ್ಸವ.
- When is ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ 2026?
- In 2026, ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ falls on ಸೋಮವಾರ, ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂಬರ್ 14, 2026.
- What are the ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ 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 ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ?
- Modak, Ladoo, Puran poli, Coconut, Durva grass for offering
- What should you do on ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ?
- Install idol with proper sankalp; Offer modak and flowers; Perform visarjan as per tradition
- What should you avoid on ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ?
- 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 ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ?
- ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ is dedicated to ಗಣೇಶ.
Upcoming ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
ಗಣೇಶ ಚತುರ್ಥಿ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 14,2026 | ಸೋಮವಾರ | 09:01 am | — |
| ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 15,2026 | ಮಂಗಳವಾರ | 10:00 am | — |
| ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 4,2027 | ಶನಿವಾರ | 09:40 am | — |