Festival Etymology
Ganesh Chaturthi — What the Name Means
Ganesha's fourth-day festival and its ten-day celebration. For 2026 dates, muhurat, puja vidhi and how it's celebrated, see Ganesh Chaturthi 2026. Here, we focus only on the Sanskrit behind the name.
See other festival name origins, or explore the Panchanga system that determines when festivals like this one fall each year. Want the full 2026 celebration guide — dates, puja vidhi, modak recipes and more? See Ganesh Chaturthi 2026.