Gauri Ganesha Chaturthi 2026: Date, madhyahna muhurat, avoid moon sighting time, puja rituals and significance

Gauri Ganesh Chaturthi is being observed today, on January 22, 2026, on Chaturthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Magha. On this auspicious day, Lord Ganesha is worshipped with great devotion and purity. Devotees observe fast from dawn to dusk and break their fast after worshipping Lord Ganesha.You should avoid sighting the moon on this day. Let's check out the Puja Muhurat according to Drik Panchang.

Gauri Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Date and Time

Chaturthi Tithi Begins - January 22, 2026 - 02:47 AM
Chaturthi Tithi Ends - January 23, 2026 - 02:28 AM

Chaturthi Madhyahna Muhurat - January 22, 2026 - 11:29 AM to 01:37 PM
Time to avoid Moon sighting - January 22, 2026 - 09:22 AM to 09:19 PM

Avoid Moon Sighting on Magha Ganesh Chaturthi

Devotees are advised not see the Moon on January 22, 2026 between 09:22 AM and 09:19 PM.

Gauri Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Significance

Gauri Ganesh Chaturthi is the sacred day when people offer prayers to Lord Ganesha. As the name suggests Gauri Ganesh Chaturthi, the day is purely dedicated to worship Ganesh ji. Lord Ganesha is associated with knowledge, wisdom, and known to be the remover of all obstacles. It is believed that devotees who worship him with full devotion, get rid of all types of hurdles and obstacles they are facing in life. The day also honors the Goddess Parvati, the mother of Lord Ganesha and people also worship her to receive the divine blessings. The one who observe fast and offer prayers to Goddess Gauri get blessed with prosperity, happiness and she gives protection to her devotees and their family members.

Gauri Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Puja Rituals

Clean Space: Clean the place, where you want to perform puja.
Take Bath: Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath by adding Gangajal in the water.
Set up altar: Take a wooden plank and spread red or yellow cloth. Place an idol of Goddess Gauri and Lord Ganesha.
Light a diya: Light a diya with desi ghee in front of the idol.
Invoking: Invoke the Goddess and Lord Ganesha by chanting mantras.
Offerings: Offer boondi laddoo/modaks and durva grass to Lord Ganesha.
Fruits: Offer five seasonal fruits and dry fruits also.
Perform Aarti: Perform aarti to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Gauri.

Mantra:

1. Om Gan Ganpataye Namah..!!2. Om Vakratunda Mahakaye Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kurumaye Dev Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada Gajananam Bhoot Ganadhi Sevitam Kapitajambhu Phalacharu Bhakshinam Umasutam Shok Vinashkarakam Namami Vighneshwaram Pada Pankhajam..!!