Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed on the 4th day of the waxing moon (Shukla Chaturthi). It is a day to invite wisdom, auspiciousness, and new beginnings into our lives.
SPIRITUAL STORY
Vinayaka Chaturthi commemorates the day Lord Ganesha was created by Mata Parvati from the clay of Her body to guard Her chambers. When Lord Shiva tried to enter, Ganesha stopped Him. Out of anger, Shi...
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Lord Ganesha (भगवान श्री गणेश)
FASTING PROTOCOLS
- check_circleMaintain a clean, vegetarian routine.
SACRED MANTRA
ॐ वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
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Full Year 2026 Schedule
Accurate dates & timings for Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
| Date | Day | Highlights | wb_sunnySunrise | wb_twilightSunset | nightlightMoonrise | brightness_2Moonset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | Friday | Shukla Chaturthi (Paush) | — | — | — | — |
| 22 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Chaturthi (Magha) | — | — | — | — |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Chaturthi (Phalguna) | — | — | — | — |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Monday | Shukla Chaturthi (Chaitra) | — | — | — | — |
| 20 May 2026 | Wednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (Vaishakha) | — | — | — | — |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Thursday | Shukla Chaturthi (Jyeshtha) | — | — | — | — |
| 17 Jul 2026 | Friday | Shukla Chaturthi (Ashadha) | — | — | — | — |
| 16 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Chaturthi (Shravana) | — | — | — | — |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi — Main Festival | — | — | — | — |
| 14 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Shukla Chaturthi (Ashvin) | — | — | — | — |
| 13 Nov 2026 | Friday | Shukla Chaturthi (Kartik) | — | — | — | — |
| 12 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Shukla Chaturthi (Margashirsha) | — | — | — | — |
spaVinayaka Chaturthi Puja Vidhi
Perform the primary Ganesha Puja during the Madhyahna Kaal (Midday).
Offer Modaks, laddoos, and Durva grass to Lord Ganesha.
Apply red vermilion (Sindoor) to the forehead of the Ganesha idol.
Avoid looking at the moon on this day to prevent false accusations (Mithya Kalank).
Distribute prasadam and feed the needy.